Oven-baked Ham and Cheese Calzone

Nothing quite hits the spot like an universally beloved classic Italian recipe like Pizza. I'd like to introduce you to the Calzone, an offspring of our much-adored Pizza family, and I think you'll grow to be as fond of (if not more) Cousin Calzone as you already are of traditional Italian pizza.

Growing up, we had pizza at least once a week to satisfy our cravings for delicious Italian food that could also fall into the comfort food zone just as easily as being a gourmet snack.

And when the calzone was carefully placed in front of me, cutting it open and releasing that gorgeous steam is a food-based memory I hope to keep with me for a long time - family dinners around your own table can be so enriched with this different Pizza approach.

FIND THE RECIPE FOR FRESH PIZZA DOUGH HERE

To keep things approachable and quick, try starting off with a classic Italian pizza combo of boiled ham, Prosciutto Cotto, with fresh mozzarella cheese slices.

Are you a tomato lover? Toss in a thin layer of basil-accented fresh tomato sauce before adding your ham and cheese, and easily take up the Calzone recipe just a few notches on the flavor spectrum. If putting a healthy, fresh pizza recipe on the table for your friends and loved ones, and enjoying your time together over superb Italian dishes is a favorite activty, this authentic Calzone recipe is just what you need to make those Pizza nights unmissable!

If you're a food history buff like us, be sure to check out the history of Pizza - some unmissable Pizza facts to make you a hit of your next pizza party!

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