Blackstone Calzone

My kids could eat pizza every day. This Easy Blackstone Calzone Recipe is a different way to enjoy their favorite food. Making it on the Blackstone makes it easy and the crust cooks perfectly on the griddle.

Add a side salad and some garlic bread to complete your meal. This would be a perfect meal to prepare for a weeknight meal or for a crowd in about 30 minutes. This calzone recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and one of our favorite Blackstone Recipes.

Make sure to also try this Cast Iron Pizza, Blackstone Pizza Recipe or Blackstone Stromboli Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

Making this calzone on the Blackstone gives it the best texture and amazing flavor. You can make the calzone with a variety of ingredients which makes this a family favorite.

This is the perfect recipe to make for a crowd because of the large cooking surface.

Ingredients

For the full recipe and ingredients, scroll to the bottom for the recipe card.

Substitutions and Additions

• Toppings – You can easily use any of your favorite toppings for the insides of this delicious calzone recipe. Add in sausage, vegetables, or hamburger for delicious options.
• Egg Wash – Feel free to top of each calzone with egg wash. This helps for the calzone a crispy texture.
• Change the Sauce – You can use marinara sauce, spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce to add to the calzone.
• Blackstone Stromboli – You can easily make a stromboli with this recipe.

How to Make a Calzone on a Blackstone Griddle

• Step 1 – Divide the pizza dough into 2 equal pieces. 
• Step 2 – Roll out 1 of the pieces of the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

• Step 3 – Spread half of the pizza sauce on 1 side of the dough.  Then layer half of the sliced pepperonis and half of the shredded cheese on top (just on half of the dough). 
• Step 4 – Carefully fold the pizza dough on top of the toppings and pitch the dough with the bottom half of the pizza dough to make a half moon shape. 

• Step 5 – Follow the process with the remaining dough and ingredients to prepare 2 calzones. 
• Step 6 – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over low heat (approximately 300 degrees F). Spread the avocado oil or olive oil evenly onto the grill. 
• Step 7 – Sprinkle some garlic salt on top of the oil on the grill and then place the prepared calzones on top. 

• Step 8 – Watch the calzones closely as they cook.  Flip them every 30 seconds to 1 minute so that they do not get too browned. 

• Step 9 – Continue to rotate and flip them (closing the lid during the cook time) for 10-12 minutes until the calzone dough is cooked through and browned. 

• Step 10 – Remove the calzones from the grill.  Let them sit for 10-15 minutes. 

• Step 11 – Then they are ready to cut in half and enjoy. 

Expert Tips

• Prepare Ingredients – When we make calzone, everyone gets to choose their favorite toppings. Prepare by placing the toppings in individual bowls and that way you can easily form a assembly line.
• Prepare Dough – Prepare the dough by placing on a floured work surface.
• Adding Ingredients – When adding in the ingredients make sure to not add to much. To much sauce can make the calzone soggy. You want to make sure you close the sides tight to prevent the calzone filling from coming out.
• Crimp the Edges – Make sure to seal the edges tightly.
• Flip the Calzone – Flip the calzone every 30 seconds to make sure that the calzone doesn’t burn. Cook the homemade calzone for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

What to Serve with Calzone

Calzone can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish idea. Add one of these side dish to complete your meal.

• Side Salad
• Garlic Bread
• Soup