Because sometimes you just need something warm, melty, and wrapped in dough.<\/p>\n
You ever have one of those evenings where you\u2019re just done? Not in a bad mood, not anything dramatic, just\u2026 tired. I had one the other night \u2014 dishes still in the sink, socks missing their partners, and a family asking \u201cwhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d like I had a secret restaurant menu in my apron pocket.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s when this calzone recipe came to the rescue. Again.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s nothing fancy. Just pizza dough, some ham and cheese, and a little love folded inside. But let me tell you \u2014 it hits the spot every single time. Feels like something Mom would\u2019ve made when I was a kid, probably served with applesauce and a glass of milk, you know?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s Why I Keep Coming Back to These<\/p>\n
The kids eat them. No \u201cwhat is this?\u201d face. Just eating.<\/p>\n
You can make \u2019em in under 30 minutes. Which is about as long as I\u2019m willing to be in the kitchen on a Tuesday.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need anything fancy. If you\u2019ve got ham, cheese, and dough, you\u2019re good.<\/p>\n
They reheat like a dream. Perfect for tossing in a lunchbox or warming up for a solo dinner when everyone\u2019s off doing their own thing.<\/p>\n
What You\u2019ll Need (Nothing Weird, I Promise)<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what I usually grab from the fridge and pantry:<\/p>\n
For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Or Open button (>) and don\u2019t forget to SHARE with your Facebook\u00a0friends<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 lb pizza dough \u2013 Store-bought is fine. I usually get the one in the bag from the refrigerated section.<\/p>\n 1 cup ham, diced \u2013 Leftover ham is perfect. I\u2019ve also used sandwich slices in a pinch.<\/p>\n 1 cup shredded mozzarella<\/p>\n \u00bd cup ricotta \u2013 Adds creaminess, but if you don\u2019t have it, you can skip it.<\/p>\n \u00bc cup Parmesan \u2013 Gives it a little kick of flavor.<\/p>\n 1 tsp oregano \u2013 Optional, but makes it smell so good.<\/p>\n