For a vegetarian option, substitute the ham and prosciutto with roasted vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses. Fontina, provolone, or even a blend of Italian cheeses would work well. If you don't have time to make your own pizza dough, store-bought dough works just fine. Just make sure it's fresh! Make sure to drain the ricotta and mozzarella well to prevent the calzones from becoming soggy. For a crispier crust, brush the calzones with olive oil instead of egg wash.
Chef John's Ham and Cheese Calzones
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS118
Escape the ordinary with these delectable calzones, a delightful twist on traditional pizza. Filled with creamy ricotta, savory ham, and melted mozzarella, these pockets of goodness are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate100 g
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Cholesterol116 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein41 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium3340 mg
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Sugar20 g
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Fat35 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Divide dough into 4 equal portions; shape each into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each dough ball into a flat circle and roll out into an 8- or 9-inch circle. (15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Place 2 prosciutto slices on one half of each circle of dough, leaving a 1-inch empty border. Spoon ricotta cheese on prosciutto. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Top with chopped ham, mozzarella slices, and a drizzle of olive oil. (20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Moisten edge of dough with a bit of water using your fingertip. Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling and lightly seal edges. Crimp the edges up to completely seal the calzone. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Sprinkle lined baking sheet with cornmeal. Transfer calzones to baking sheet. Cut several small slits in the top of the crust with the tip of a knife to allow for venting. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Beat egg with water to make egg wash. Brush the calzones with egg wash. Dust with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Remove excess cornmeal and grated cheese from around calzones to avoid smoke from the hot oven. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Serve with heated marinara sauce for dipping. (30 minutes)
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Amie Borergoodwin
Jan 28, 2025These calzones were a hit! My family loved them and asked for them again the next night.
Bonita Blanda
Jan 20, 2025The combination of ricotta, ham, and mozzarella is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Chanelle Glover
Dec 9, 2024I tried these with store-bought dough, and they were still amazing! So easy and delicious.
Jeanette Rippin
Oct 7, 2024The egg wash and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese give the crust a beautiful color and flavor.
Gerson Huel
Aug 5, 2024I added some roasted vegetables to mine, and they turned out great!