Calzones
There’s always at least one pizza night in our house every week because who doesn’t love pizza? And Calzones are the easiest way for everyone to have their own pizza with their favorite toppings. They’re super versatile and my kids love to help make them! This calzone recipe is made with fresh pizza dough, a ricotta cheese filling, and some of my favorite filling ingredients. But feel free to get creative and make this recipe your own!
A calzone is a portable Italian turnover, not to be confused with the stromboli, which is rolled up instead of folded like a pocket. Filling ingredients are super versatile—pick and choose your favorites based on what you love and what fits your budget. Just about any pizza topping works in a calzone! I personally love the combo of pepperoni and mushrooms (that’s what you’ll see in this recipe), and my husband’s go-to is pepperoni and Italian sausage.
- 6 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 ½ Tbsp olive oil, divide
- ½ Tbsp butter
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 ball pizza dough
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce, divided
- 24 pepperoni slices, divided
- ½ cup whole milk shredded mozzarella, divided