Savory Ham and Cheese Stuffed Calzones 🧀🍖

Stuffed Calzones Recipe 🍕

Description:

Forget about ordering in! These hearty stuffed “pizzas”, filled with smoky ham and cheese, are less expensive than take-out and a snap to bake. Just stock up on prepared pizza dough – readily available in the refrigerated or frozen food sections of the supermarkets.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 package prepared pizza dough
1 cup shredded cheese
1 cup diced ham
Pizza sauce (as needed)
Flour (for dusting)
Cooking spray

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 184.2
Fat: 10.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
Cholesterol: 48mg
Sodium: 1158.8mg
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0.2g
Protein: 18.5g

Keywords:

Pork, Meat, Weeknight, < 60 Mins, Easy

Instructions:

Preheat oven: Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare pans: Lightly grease 2 jellyroll pans or baking sheets with cooking spray.
Prepare dough: Place the prepared pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Shape dough: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a ball, then flatten into a 7-inch circle.
Spread sauce: Divide and spread pizza sauce evenly over each dough circle, leaving about 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Add toppings: Evenly disburse the shredded cheese and diced ham between the dough circles, ensuring to leave the border.
Fold and seal: Fold each dough circle in half over the filling and press the edges firmly with the tines of a fork to seal.
Arrange on pans: Place 2 calzones on each prepared pan, ensuring they’re evenly spaced. Use a fork to prick the tops of the calzones.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, switching the pans halfway through to ensure even baking, until the calzones are lightly browned.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade stuffed calzones!

Tips:

Feel free to customize your calzones with additional toppings such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or olives.
Ensure the edges are well sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
Serve with extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping, if desired.
These calzones make a delicious and satisfying meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Pair them with a crisp green salad for a complete dinner.