17 Calzone Recipes That Are Cheesy, Gooey Perfection

This delightful Italian dish is a unique twist on the traditional pizza. Instead of a topped flat piece of dough, all the fillings are loaded inside and folded into a sealed pocket. The result is a cheesy, handheld meal that can be adapted to suit any taste. This easy main dish can be scaled up to feed a crowd or down to feed just one or two. With fillings ranging from tomato-mozzarella to twists on your favorite desserts, there’s really no limit to the ways you can adapt a calzone to suit any situation. If you’ve never made one before, try Ree Drummond's straightforward recipe to start. She uses frozen dinner rolls to serve as the dough and stuffs them with cooked Italian sausage, creamy mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Serve them with a zesty marinara sauce for dipping.

These mini bites deliver a warm, gooey filling wrapped in a crisp, baked crust, ideal for sharing or casual weeknight dinners.

This cheesy, spicy Buffalo chicken calzone packs tender chicken, bold hot sauce and plenty of melted cheese inside a golden baked crust for a crave-worthy mashup of game-day flavor and classic comfort food.

If you’re ready to try making your own calzone dough, this recipe offers a great place to start. The yeast-risen dough isn’t too tricky to work with, and it goes perfectly with the cheesy tomato and basil filling.

Give your guests or family the reins to stuff their personal calzones as they wish with this fun idea for a make-your-own bar. You can impress the group with your own homemade calzone dough, or swap it out for some store-bought pizza dough.

Think typical, cheesy calzones with a lighter twist. These ones are stuffed with turkey, which you can pull from some leftovers, and paired with rich pesto and a few veggies like broccoli and mushrooms.

Find some time on the weekend to prep these protein-packed calzones and reap the benefits all week. The filling sneaks some veggies in for good measure.

This calzone mimics the flavors of a loaded Italian sub. Tangy giardinera mixed with slices of salami and provolone makes for a simple meal that’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Start with some leftover roast chicken or a store-bought rotisserie to pull off this tasty dinner in no time at all. A bit of chopped frozen spinach and jarred roasted peppers help you finish the filling, which bakes in a store-bought pizza dough.

Ground pork should be your go-to when making a protein-packed calzone that has a touch of smokiness. The pork works well with smoked paprika and bell pepper, though you could swap it out for ground chicken or beef if you prefer.

Calzones can take a sweet twist with a little creativity. This version is loaded with a tart-and-tangy cherry filling, then grilled.

Serve these with a side of tangy, crunchy giardinera for a complete meal. This recipe uses a combination of Parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella cheese to make a creamy and satisfying filling.

Ever wanted pizza for breakfast? How about a calzone? This recipe uses all your breakfast favorites to stuff a calzone that will get your day started right. They are also designed to be made ahead of time, so you can run out the door with a hot breakfast in hand.

Take some creative liberties and whip up this new game-day favorite. Buffalo chicken can make an excellent calzone filling that won’t take too long to throw together but still satisfies.

All the flavors of the classic dip, made into a gooey stuffed calzone. Frozen spinach and canned artichokes help keep the prep simple, and the spicy marinara dip on the side is not to be skipped.

This calzone isn’t filled with your typical ingredients, and that makes it fresh and interesting. Salty proscuitto is paired with an herbed ricotta and a jammy stewed eggplant that’s bursting with flavor.