Broccoli-Cheese Calzones

6 servings
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 container 15 oz fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 1 box 9 oz frozen cut broccoli, thawed
  • cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 loaf frozen wheat or white bread dough, thawed 1 lb
  • 1 can 8 oz pizza sauce

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening.
  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread dough and pizza sauce.
  • Divide bread dough into 6 equal pieces.
  • On lightly floured surface using floured rolling pin, roll each piece into 7-inch round.
  • Top half of each dough round with cheese mixture to within 1 inch of edge.
  • Carefully fold dough over filling; pinch edge or press with fork to seal securely.
  • Place calzones on cookie sheets.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat pizza sauce over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

A calzone is a stuffed pizza that looks like a big turnover. To give these calzones a shiny top, brush them with a slightly beaten egg white before baking.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 310 kcal
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Course Pizza