baked ham and cheese calzones

Here’s a delicious, easy Baked Ham and Cheese Calzones recipe—crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside 🥟🧀

Baked Ham and Cheese Calzones

Ingredients (makes 4–6 calzones)

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1–1½ cups diced ham
• 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup ricotta or cream cheese (optional for creaminess)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dough
   • Roll pizza dough into 4–6 circles (6–8 inches diameter) on a floured surface.
3. Fill the calzones
   • In a bowl, mix ham, mozzarella, ricotta (if using), garlic powder, and oregano.
   • Spoon filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edges.
4. Seal
   • Fold the dough over the filling and press edges to seal.
   • Crimp edges with a fork to secure.
5. Egg wash
   • Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
   • Cut 1 small slit in the top of each calzone to let steam escape.
6. Bake
   • Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
7. Serve
   • Let cool 2–3 minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce.

Tips & Variations

• Extra veggies: Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers
• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños
• Cheese variations: Provolone, cheddar, or a blend works well

If you want, I can also give a mini calzone version, a make-ahead freezer option, or a whole wheat dough version for a healthier twist.