{"id":232934,"date":"2025-05-09T15:10:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/calzones-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:10:30","slug":"calzones-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=232934","title":{"rendered":"Calzones &#8211; Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Calzone Recipe \" data-pin-description=\"This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Calzone Recipe \" data-pin-description=\"This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!\" alt=\"calzones pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s always at least one pizza night in our house every week because who doesn\u2019t love pizza? And Calzones are the easiest way for everyone to have their own pizza with their favorite toppings. They\u2019re 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!\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"Overhead view of calzones on a piece of parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-122737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of calzones on a piece of parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-122737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-V1.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-after-first-image\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Calzone Recipe \" data-pin-description=\"This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Calzone Recipe \" data-pin-description=\"This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!\" alt=\"calzones pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-background-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-6a7539a1b7a86c1b9862b51a40c4e770\">All recipes are rigorously tested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/#h-how-we-test-recipes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/\">Nashville Test Kitchen<\/a> to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-recipe-for-calzones\">Easy Recipe for Calzones<\/h2>\n<p>A calzone is a portable Italian turnover, not to be confused with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/stromboli\/\">stromboli<\/a>, which is rolled up instead of folded like a pocket. Filling ingredients are super versatile\u2014pick 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\u2019s what you\u2019ll see in this recipe), and my husband\u2019s go-to is pepperoni and Italian sausage. I\u2019ve also shared some more filling ideas below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-callout icon-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<p>This recipe works great with fresh pizza dough, usually found near the bakery section at the grocery store or canned dough. But if you\u2019re looking to save even more <em>dough<\/em> (yep, pun intended \ud83d\ude04), try making your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/pizza-dough\/\">pizza dough<\/a>! It\u2019s super easy, freezer-friendly, made with real pantry staples, and costs just <em>pennies<\/em>. You can even whip up a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/thick-rich-pizza-sauce\/\">homemade pizza sauce<\/a> while you\u2019re at it to make this recipe even more budget-friendly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"block-callout__icon-arrow\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"67\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 67 36\"><path d=\"M31.035 17.043c-3.032.319-6.09.472-9.14.533-3.992.078-4.45-.045-4.324-4.172.013-.417.264-1.964.016-2.414-.696.302-11.452 6.87-15.961 9.782-1.537.993-2.514 2.284-.449 3.634 5.249 3.434 10.586 7.278 16.228 10.867.113-1.732-.085-3.01-.05-3.473.346-4.76 1.026-3.911 5.6-4.417 6.997-.775 14.1-1.037 20.968-2.44 12.123-2.472 20.075-9.7 22.58-22.176.12-.59.156-1.198.32-2.494C57.853 13.2 44.654 15.61 31.034 17.043Z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Calzone Recipe \" data-pin-description=\"This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Easy Calzone Recipe \" data-pin-description=\"This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!\" alt=\"calzones pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/calzones-pin1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-122704\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"122704\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-budgetbytes-2022\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-left\">\n      <span class=\"bb-recipe-card__title\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Calzone Recipe<\/h2>\n<p> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This easy Calzone recipe is a convenient, family-friendly way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors wrapped in a golden crust. Perfect for pizza night!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of calzones on a piece of parchment paper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead-160x160.jpg 160w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead-500x500.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of calzones on a piece of parchment paper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Overhead.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-2802350045\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-2802350045\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-122704-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"122704\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz.<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baby bella mushrooms, sliced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($2.25)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 \u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil, divided<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.10)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.06)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ricotta cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.85)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Italian seasoning<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.05)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.02)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly cracked black pepper<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.04)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u215b<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red pepper flakes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.03)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ball pizza dough*<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($3.49)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pizza sauce, divided<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.40)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepperoni slices, divided<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.60)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole milk shredded mozzarella, divided<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.28)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>   <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-122704-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"122704\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-122704-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Slice the mushrooms. Then add \u00bd tablespoon of olive oil and \u00bd tablespoon of butter to a large skillet. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the sliced mushrooms. Saut\u00e9 the mushrooms for 7-8 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and have released all of their water. Remove the cooked mushrooms from the skillet to a separate bowl and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-122704-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Next make the ricotta filling. In a separate bowl add the ricotta, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-122704-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Now prepare the pizza dough. Divide the pizza dough ball into 4 equal sections. Roll out one pizza dough section at a time on a lightly floured surface into a \u00bc-inch thick circle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-122704-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">On one half of the pizza dough circle (closer to the center) add about 1 Tbsp of pizza sauce, 2 Tbsp ricotta cheese, about 6 slices of pepperoni, 1-2 Tbsp saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, and 1-2 Tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese. Make sure to leave the edges of the pizza dough clean so you can properly seal them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-122704-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Fold the empty side of the dough over the filling. I like to do this by gently pulling the dough out and then gently stretching it over the filling. Now seal the top and bottom of the dough by twisting and crimping the two edges together. Repeat the same steps with the remaining 3 pizza dough balls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-122704-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cut 2-3 small slits into the top of each. Brush them with the remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil. You can also sprinkle the tops with a little extra Italian seasoning (optional). Bake the calzones in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown on top. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bb-recipe-card__note\"><\/p>\n<p>See how we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/how-to-calculate-recipe-costs\/\">calculate recipe costs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"122704\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Large 12&#8243; skillet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Mixing bowl<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Baking Sheet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Parchment Paper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<p>Rolling Pin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">*You can use<strong> store-bought<\/strong>, <strong>homemade<\/strong>, or <strong>canned pizza dough<\/strong> in this recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">calzone<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">502<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1267<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <i>Read our full<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/nutrition-information-disclaimer\/\">nutrition disclaimer here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-calzones-step-by-step-photos\">how to make Calzones step-by-step photos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The ingredients to make homemade calzones.\" class=\"wp-image-122736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients to make homemade calzones.\" class=\"wp-image-122736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-ingredients-calzones.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Gather all of your ingredients.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Sliced mushrooms on a cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-122825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced mushrooms on a cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-122825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-slice-mushrooms.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Saut\u00e9 the mushrooms: <\/strong>Start by slicing 6\u00a0oz.\u00a0baby Bella mushrooms so they cook evenly and tuck nicely into the filling.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Mushrooms sauteeing in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-122735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms.jpg\" alt=\"Mushrooms sauteeing in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-122735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-saute-mushrooms.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add \u00bd tablespoon of olive oil and \u00bd tablespoon of butter to the skillet and add the sliced mushrooms once heated. Saut\u00e9 the mushrooms for 7-8 minutes or until they\u2019re tender and have released all of their water. This is an important step as it stops the mushrooms from releasing more water when they cook in the oven later on. Set the saut\u00e9ed mushrooms to one side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The cheese filling for a calzone in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-122734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"The cheese filling for a calzone in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-122734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-seasoning-and-cheese.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Make the ricotta filling: <\/strong>Add \u00bd\u00a0cup\u00a0ricotta cheese, \u00bd\u00a0tsp Italian seasoning, \u00bc\u00a0tsp\u00a0salt, \u00bc\u00a0tsp black pepper, and \u215b\u00a0tsp red pepper flakes to a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"A ball of pizza dough being cut into 4 portions.\" class=\"wp-image-122732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough.jpg\" alt=\"A ball of pizza dough being cut into 4 portions.\" class=\"wp-image-122732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-cut-dough.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Divide the dough:<\/strong> Preheat your oven to 425\u00b0F. Take your ball of pizza dough and divide it into 4 equal sections, as shown here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"A circle of pizza dough being topping with fillings\" class=\"wp-image-122731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone.jpg\" alt=\"A circle of pizza dough being topping with fillings\" class=\"wp-image-122731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-build-calzone.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Fill the dough: <\/strong>Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one pizza dough section into a \u00bc-inch thick circle. In one half of the pizza dough circle (closer to the center), add about 1 Tbsp of pizza sauce, 2 Tbsp ricotta cheese filling, and 1-2 Tbsp saut\u00e9ed mushrooms.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Pepperoni and cheese added to the filling for calzone.\" class=\"wp-image-122730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Pepperoni and cheese added to the filling for calzone.\" class=\"wp-image-122730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-add-pepperoni-and-cheese.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Now top the filling with about 6 slices of pepperoni and 1-2 Tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese. Be sure to keep the edges clean so you can properly seal them closed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Hands crimping the edges of a calzone shut.\" class=\"wp-image-122729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone.jpg\" alt=\"Hands crimping the edges of a calzone shut.\" class=\"wp-image-122729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-roll-calzone.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Fold and crimp the dough:<\/strong> Now fold the empty side of the dough over the filling. I do this by gently pulling the dough (not too hard, though; otherwise, it\u2019ll tear) and gently stretching it over the filling ingredients. Seal the dough by twisting and crimping the edges shut. Now, repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining pizza dough sections.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Four filled calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet being brushed with olive oil before baking.\" class=\"wp-image-122728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones.jpg\" alt=\"Four filled calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet being brushed with olive oil before baking.\" class=\"wp-image-122728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-oil-calzones.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Bake: <\/strong>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the calzones on top. Brush the tops with the remaining 2 Tbsp of oil (this will help them brown nicely in the oven).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Four calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet with 3 slits cut in the top before baking.\" class=\"wp-image-122727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven.jpg\" alt=\"Four calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet with 3 slits cut in the top before baking.\" class=\"wp-image-122727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-prep-for-oven.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Carefully slice 2-3 small slits into the tops of each and, if you have any extra, sprinkle them with a little Italian seasoning (optional).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Four freshly baked homemade calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-122726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone.jpg\" alt=\"Four freshly baked homemade calzones on a parchment lined baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-122726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-final-calzone.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Bake them in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until the tops are nicely golden brown. Serve, and enjoy!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Hands breaking open a homemade pepperoni calzone.\" class=\"wp-image-122739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break.jpg\" alt=\"Hands breaking open a homemade pepperoni calzone.\" class=\"wp-image-122739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Calzone-Break.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-callout icon-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be careful not to overfill your pizza dough<\/strong>, or it will be hard to seal the edges without the filling spilling out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wanna make 2 large calzones instead?<\/strong> Just divide the pizza dough ball into 2 sections instead of 4.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I recommend cooking out the moisture from any veggies you want to add<\/strong>, like mushrooms or bell peppers, so your dough doesn\u2019t get soggy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always use a baking sheet that is big enough<\/strong>, so they have space to puff up and bake evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure to crimp the edges well! <\/strong>I use a fold-and-twist motion that holds everything in and looks extra cute once baked. However you do it, just be sure they\u2019re well closed so nothing leaks out while baking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"block-callout__icon-arrow\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"67\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 67 36\"><path d=\"M31.035 17.043c-3.032.319-6.09.472-9.14.533-3.992.078-4.45-.045-4.324-4.172.013-.417.264-1.964.016-2.414-.696.302-11.452 6.87-15.961 9.782-1.537.993-2.514 2.284-.449 3.634 5.249 3.434 10.586 7.278 16.228 10.867.113-1.732-.085-3.01-.05-3.473.346-4.76 1.026-3.911 5.6-4.417 6.997-.775 14.1-1.037 20.968-2.44 12.123-2.472 20.075-9.7 22.58-22.176.12-.59.156-1.198.32-2.494C57.853 13.2 44.654 15.61 31.034 17.043Z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-filling-ideas\">More Filling Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>There are so many ways to fill a calzone, and this is where you can really make it your own! Mix and match based on what you love and what you already have on hand. Want to keep it budget-friendly? 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