Ham and Cheese Calzones

Ham and Cheese Calzones

stuffed pizzas with marinara sauce, smoked ham, ricotta and mozzarella

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 35m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 500 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

895
Calories
35 g
Fat
99.7 g
Carbohydrates
40.8 g
Protein
116 mg
Cholesterol
3340 mg
Sodium
Ham and Cheese Calzones

Recipe Description

Loaded with tasty meat and cheese, my Ham and Cheese Calzones are a dinner party winner, popular with kids and adults alike!

I love calzone. A cross between a pizza and a pie, it might even be better than a pizza as it seems to be packed with more sauce and delicious ingredients than you can fit on a regular pizza! And my version is no different. I use three types of cheese: ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella, and two types of ham: smoked cubes and prosciutto, plus a good ladle of marinara sauce and a cayenne pepper kick to really pack these folded pizzas with all kinds of yummy tastes.

You can buy premade pizza dough to make the process super easy too!

To make Ham and Cheese Calzones, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Calzones

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a baking tray

    1 min
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    Preheat oven to 500 °F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Roll out the pizza dough

    5 min
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    Divide the dough into 4 equal sections and roll each into a ball. Dust a work surface with flour and roll each of the dough balls out into a circle around 1/4 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Assemble the calzone

    1 min
    Step 3 - Ham and Cheese Calzones

    Lay 2 slices of prosciutto on one side of each disc of dough, leaving a border around the edge.

  4. 4

    Add the ricotta

    2 min
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    Divide the ricotta cheese between the discs, spooning it over the prosciutto.

  5. 5

    Season the filling

    1 min
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    Sprinkle the filling with the cayenne and seasoning.

  6. 6

    Add the ham and mozzarella

    2 min
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    Add the chopped ham and mozzarella on top of the filling, and drizzle each pile of filling with a little olive oil.

  7. 7

    Seal the calzone

    2 min
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    Dampen the edges of the calzone and then fold the half of the dough without any filling on it over the top of the filling, pressing the edges together. Turn the edges up a little (like crimping) so that the calzone are completely sealed.

  8. 8

    Prepare the calzone for baking

    1 min
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    Sprinkle the cornmeal over the parchment paper on the baking tray and lay the calzones on top. Use the tip of a knife to slice a couple of slits in the top of each calzone (this will allow the steam to escape).

  9. 9

    Add the egg wash

    2 min
    Step 9 - Ham and Cheese Calzones

    Crack the egg into a small bowl, add a little water and whisk together. Use a pastry brush to brush the calzone all over with the egg wash.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle with Parmesan

    2 min
    Step 10 - Ham and Cheese Calzones

    Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the calzone. Make sure there is no cornmeal or parmesan around the calzone on the tray as it will burn during baking.

  11. 11

    Bake the calzone

    10 min
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    Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown all over.

  12. 12

    Prepare the marinara sauce

    1 min
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    Place a pan over a low heat and gently heat the marinara sauce.

  13. 13

    Serve

    15 min
    Step 13 - Ham and Cheese Calzones

    Leave the calzone to cool for 15 minutes. Serve with a bowl of the marinara sauce to dip the calzone in.

My Ham and Cheese Calzones are packed with meat and oozing melted cheese, swimming in marinara sauce. What a feast! Give them a try and take a snap so I can see how you get on - just don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Chris Anderson
May 3, 2024
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Simply delicious calzones!

Andy
September 4, 2023
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Superb calzone recipe

Quinn
May 31, 2023
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These calzones are fantastically delicious. I made them for a dinner party, and everyone loved the blend of cheeses and ham. I will definitely make them again soon.

Grace Harrison
April 13, 2021
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Delicious! Made these calzones for a gathering and everyone loved them. The rich flavors of the ham and cheeses come together perfectly. It felt like I had a taste of Italy right in my kitchen. So easy, I might make them weekly!

Amy
February 8, 2020
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Superb

Vanessa
November 14, 2019
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Super easy and delish! Made these for game night, everyone loved it.

Athina
April 28, 2019
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So Delicious! Jeff, thank you!

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