Everyone loves pizza, but sometimes it can be a bit boring. If you’re looking for a twist on the classic pizza dish, look no further than cheese calzones. These delicious creations are easy to make and offer a unique presentation that will have your taste buds jumping with joy. Not sure how to make them? Keep reading to find out. With just a few simple ingredients and a few steps, you can enjoy this classic pizza twist any night of the week!
Cheese Calzones Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 16- ounce loaf frozen bread dough thawed
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 10- ounce package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 slightly beaten egg
- 1 15- ounce carton part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Nonstick spray coating
- 1 8- ounce can pizza sauce
Instructions
- Divide bread dough into 8 equal pieces. Place on a floured surface and cover dough with a towel. Let dough rest while preparing filling.
- In a skillet mix onion, water, and garlic. Cover; cook till onion is tender. Add spinach and Italian seasoning. Cover; cook till spinach is thawed, stirring once or twice to break up spinach. Uncover; cook and stir till liquid has evaporated.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl combine egg, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Roll each portion of dough into a 6-inch circle. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture onto one-half of each circle. Top spinach mixture with ¼ cup of the cheese mixture. Moisten edges of dough with a little water. Fold each circle in half, pressing edges together to seal. Flute edges, if desired. Prick tops with the tines of a fork. Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray coating.
- Bake in a 375° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till golden. Meanwhile, heat pizza sauce. Serve with calzones.
Nutrition
Sodium: 664mgPotassium: 241mgCholesterol: 64mgFat: 12gProtein: 18gCarbohydrates: 36g
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