How to reheat a calzone

Luckily, these calzones reheat REALLY well. The microwave will likely lead to a soggy crust, so our recommendation is to reheat them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed throughout.

Can you freeze calzones?

If you want to make a batch of these for a quick meal later, assemble and score (cut slits) as directed, then freeze uncooked calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer safe container. Don’t forget to label and date! To bake, add the frozen calzones to a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and pop them in a COLD oven, then heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and bake until golden.

Goat Cheese, Basil and Italian Sausage Calzones

Description

These easy Italian sausage calzones are perfect for pizza night!

Ingredients

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1 batch of your favorite easy pizza dough
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and drained of any excess fat
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 batch of your favorite pizza sauce, for dipping

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Instructions

Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
Divide your pizza dough into 2 equal portions and flatten each piece into a rough circle, about 1/4" thick. (We like to do this right on the baking sheet if there’s space, so you don’t have to move the calzones later!)
Layer the mozzarella, cooked Italian sausage, basil, and goat cheese across half of each dough circle, leaving a small border along the edge. Feel free to eyeball this - use as much or as little of each ingredient as you prefer!
Pull the empty sides of each calzone up over the filling. Pinch the sides together to seal the calzone. Pro tip: If your calzone doesn’t want to form a good seal, brush the edges with a bit of water to help them stick.
If you formed your calzones on a cutting board, transfer them to your prepared baking sheet now, leaving a bit of space between each one.
Use a sharp knife to cut 2-3 small slits in the top of each calzone (this allows steam to escape during baking so the crust doesn’t split open).
Brush each calzone with a thin layer of olive oil.
Bake at 450° Fahrenheit for 15-25 minutes or until calzones are golden brown.
Serve immediately with a side of pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

Additions and Substitutions. This recipe is very forgiving - mix it up however you like! Use different cheeses (pre-shredded mozzarella, gruyere, fontina, havarti, parmesan, asiago, pecorino romano, ricotta) or add your favorite pizza toppings to the filling (black olives, bell pepper, mushrooms, pepperoni, etc). Use a teaspoon of dried basil instead of the fresh basil if you like.

Leftovers. Store leftover calzones in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on a sheet pan in a 400° oven for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.