Broccoli-Cheese Calzones
6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 container 15 oz fat-free ricotta cheese
- 1 box 9 oz frozen cut broccoli, thawed
- ⅓ 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