Saturday, January 29, 2011

Cheese Calzones

This makes 4 ooey gooey cheesey calzones!




  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta 


  • A handful grated Parmesan, plus extra, for knots


  • A few grinds black pepper

  • 2 (10-ounce) tubes prepared pizza dough


  • Dry oregano

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella

  • Olive oil spray


  •  Powdered garlic



    1. Preheat oven to 425 F
    2. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, parsley, mozzarella, Parmigiano, oregano, and pepper
    3. Roll out doughs and halve cross-wise
    4. Place a dough rectangle on a nonstick cookie sheet (or pizza peel if you have one)
    5. Mound 1/4 of the filling on one half of the dough
    6. Fold dough over and pinch edges to seal
    7. Trim excess corners to make half moon shaped calzones
    8. Roll extra scraps into strips, tie in knots and spritz with olive oil spray
    9. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and powdered garlic on top
    10. Bake all on a cookie sheet or pizza stone for about 20-25 minutes or until golden all over
    11. Serve with marinara sauce
    * To freeze some, underbake by 5-10 minutes. Cool, wrap in foil, and freeze.  Reheat in foil at 350 for about 20 minutes.

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