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Cheese Calzones




Source of Recipe


bhg.com






List of Ingredients



• 1 16-oz loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
  
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 10-oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
  
• 1 tsp dried Italian Seasoning, crushed
  
• 1 slightly beaten egg
  
• 1 15-oz carton low-fat ricotta cheese
  
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• nonstick cooking spray
  
• 1 8-oz can low-sodium tomato sauce
  
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, crushed
  
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  






Instructions



1. Divide bread dough into 8 equal pieces. Place on a floured surface and cover dough with a towel. Let dough rest while preparing filling.
   
2. For filling, in a small covered saucepan cook onion and garlic in a small amount of boiling water until onion is tender. Drain. Stir in spinach and the 1 tsp Italian seasoning. In a bowl stir together egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
   
3. Roll each piece of dough into a 6" circle. Spread 2 T of the spinach mixture over half of each circle, spreading to within 1/2" of edge. Top with 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold each circle in half, pinching edges or pressing edges together with a fork. Prick tops with a fork. Lightly coat an extra large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; place calzones on sheet.
   
4. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan stir together tomato sauce, the 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and the garlic salt. Heat through over medium heat. Serve with calzones.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 servings.

*Plan ahead and thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator.