These Easy Turkey and Cheese Calzones are the perfect handheld meal for busy weeknights, casual lunches, or satisfying snacks. Wrapped in a golden, crispy pizza crust and filled with smoky turkey and three delicious cheeses, they’re warm, cheesy, and guaranteed to disappear quickly.

The combination of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan creates a creamy, flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with savory smoked turkey. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 40 minutes from start to finish, these homemade calzones taste like they came straight from your favorite Italian bakery.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🦃 Filled with flavorful smoked turkey and melted cheese.
• 🧀 Crispy outside with a creamy, cheesy center.
• ⏱ Ready in just 35 minutes.
• 🥙 Perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or snacks.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly and easy to customize.

Recipe Details

• Recipe: Easy Turkey and Cheese Calzones
• Servings: 4 calzones
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1 cup cooked smoked turkey, diced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven.
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the dough.
   Lightly flour your work surface. Divide the pizza dough into four equal pieces and roll each one into an 8-inch circle.
3. Make the filling.
   In a medium bowl, combine the diced smoked turkey, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder until evenly mixed.
4. Fill the calzones.
   Place one-quarter of the filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edge.
5. Seal the calzones.
   Brush the edges with the beaten egg, fold the dough over the filling, and press firmly to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
6. Bake.
   Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
7. Cool slightly.
   Allow the calzones to cool for about 5 minutes before serving so the filling can set.

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