In the heart of New Jersey, where family gatherings are frequent and comfort food reigns supreme, there’s one dish that’s quickly becoming a household favorite: the Chicken Bacon Ranch Calzone. This mouthwatering meal blends crispy crust with a savory filling that packs a flavorful punch—cheese, chicken, bacon, and ranch all rolled into one irresistible bite.
Whether you’re serving it up for a weeknight dinner or wowing guests at a weekend get-together, this calzone is the perfect crowd-pleaser. Loaded with rotisserie chicken, tangy ranch dressing, and smoky bacon, all tucked into a perfectly crispy crust, it’s the kind of recipe that hits all the right notes. Pair that with gooey cheese and a dash of garlic salt, and you’ve got a New Jersey-inspired comfort dish that delivers on taste and ease.
Recipe: New Jersey Style Chicken Bacon Ranch Calzone
Ingredients:
- 1 (13.8 oz) can refrigerated Classic Pizza Dough
- 4 oz Chive and Onion cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups shredded Colby-Jack or sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2-3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 6 slices black-pepper bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup prepared Ranch dressing (more if needed)
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt