Wondering if MAMA COZZI’S PIZZA KITCHEN Calzone Four Cheese is good? How do you best cook to not burn the crust?

Here is our review and how to cook it for a perfect crust and best results every time.

About MAMA COZZI’S PIZZA KITCHEN Calzone Four Cheese What to Know

• Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Calzone is a 7-ounce, one person size meal, not a pizza parlor sized calzone.
• It is a prepared food item that just needs to be heated for under 20 minutes.  It makes for a VERY easy lunch or dinner entree.
• The filling is generous, and notably, not greasy. There is not a giant “air bubble” on top, it is all filling.
• The price is pretty reasonable for what you get.
• The crust is not a pizza parlor type crust, but it is not a sweet “pastry” type either. The crust is doughier but not too thick, and it does crisp up nicely depending how it is prepared.

WHERE TO LOCATE THE CALZONES AT ALDI’S

• You will find the calzones in the back near the prepared foods deli area.
• They are put out in batches, in a box with usually two rows of calzones in that box.
• The calzones are in a clear plastic clam type container, so you can see your calzone. It comes in 5 varieties, all with generous amount of filling for the price, especially the pepperoni calzone.

It is a permanent (not limited time) item. But at times they are hard to find in stock. They often have more in the back, if you can find someone to helpful

Should you Try Mama Cozi Calzone?

Some observations:

PROS

• Generous, fresh-tasting cheese filing. Not runny, greasy or oily.
• Super easy to make for a fast lunch or dinner.
• Kid friendly. The herbs on top aren’t too flavorful and are not spicy.

CONS

• This is a close-dated item, it usually has to be used within a week.
• My experience they do not freeze well, the crust is harder and drier after defrosting.
• It does NOT come with a sauce. I personally prefer my own sauce, but it does limit the use to home meals verses making for a quick lunch at the office, at least in the cheese variety. There are several other Mama Cozi calzone flavors though that perhaps you feel may not require sauce.

How to Best Cook Your Aldi’s Mama Cozi Calzone  

Most of the complaints we see online relate to cooking prep problems like a burnt crust or hard filling. This is very easy to do. But when done correctly, the cheese is nice and melty, a generous amount. The crust is not the style of a pizza parlor, but it is not completely doughy either.

Here is how we prep our Mama Cozi calzone to cook it to perfection:

• Very loosely wrap the calzone in foil to heat it evenly and to not burn the top. This keeps the crust just lightly crispy, not hard. It also make the cheese nice and gooey without leaking out when it is cut open.
• Place the calzone on an open rack.
• Remove the foil for the last minute or two for a crispier crust.
• Not a fan of foil? You can get the same effect with a slightly crispier crust by using a loose parchment paper wrap.
• It CAN be cooked in the microwave, but it is very soft and doughy.
• Air-frying, done with care, is delicious!

ABOUT Aldi’s Reviews

We review items at Aldi’s and share our experience to help you decide what to try. We are not affiliated with Aldi’s and purchase our own items.