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Spinach and Cheddar Calzone

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon:fresh basil minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1- dpound raw pizza dough
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix cheeses, spinach, basil and parsley.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts and roll out on a floured board to about 6 inches in diameter.
  • Spoon equal amounts of filling onto each piece of pizza dough.
  • Fold over and seal edges, pinching closed with fingers or tines of a fork.
  • Place calzones on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Beat egg and brush tops of calzones. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until dough is golden.

Tips

  • Add 1 finely chopped red onion to the cheese mixture to give this dish more zip. For a yummy variation, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese on top of each calzone instead of the sesame seeds.
  • Contributed by: Quick & Kosher, JAMIE GELLER
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