Three-Cheese Calzones
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 725
- Total Fat
- 39 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 17 grams
- Cholesterol
- 141 milligrams
- Sodium
- 1,432 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 61 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 grams
- Protein
- 38 grams
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
1 pound prepared pizza dough, at room temperature
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Marinara sauce, warmed, for dipping
4 ounces sliced salami
Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), for serving (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Make the filling: Mix the mozzarella, ricotta, basil, scallions, 1/4 cup parmesan and the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl until combined. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 7-to-8-inch round.
- Spoon one-quarter of the filling onto one half of each dough round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Lightly brush the edges of the dough with some of the beaten egg; fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the calzones with the remaining beaten egg and cut 2 slits in the top of each to let steam escape. Sprinkle the calzones with the remaining 2 teaspoons parmesan, then bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce, the salami and giardiniera.