Cheese Calzones


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Thanks to the reduced-fat products in this recipe, you can indulge in these cheese-stuffed Italian turnovers. Plan ahead and thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator.

Cheese Calzones
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: Makes 8 servings.
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Ingredients
  • 1 16-ounce loaf  frozen bread dough, thawedOn Sale
  • 1/2 cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 2 cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1 10-ounce package  frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drainedOn Sale
  • 1 teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning, crushedOn Sale
  • 1   slightly beaten eggOn Sale
  • 1 15-ounce carton  low-fat ricotta cheeseOn Sale
  • 3/4 cup  shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)On Sale
  • 1/4 cup  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  •   Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 1 8-ounce can  low-sodium tomato sauceOn Sale
  • 1/2 teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/4 teaspoon  garlic saltOn Sale
Directions
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 teaspoon Italian seasoning. In a bowl stir together egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
3
Roll each piece of dough into a 6-inch circle. Spread 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture over half of each circle, spreading to within 1/2 inch 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 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan stir together tomato sauce, the 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and the garlic salt. Heat through over medium heat. Serve with calzones. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 258, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 273 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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