Mini calzones

10
Points®
Total Time
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
There’s no need to rely on a local pizzeria for this comforting Italian specialty. This super simple cheesy version is a good introduction to making calzones at home, and it takes just 20 minutes. Using store-bought dough makes this recipe quick, and filling it with a mix of ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and fresh parsley make them tasty. When shaping the calzones, make sure the dough is well-sealed so none of the filling leaks out. This recipe is adaptable. You can add in a wide variety of ingredients, such as pepperoni, sausage, vegetables of any kind, and fresh herbs. One important note: Any filling ingredients must be cooked before being sealed in the dough since the short time in the oven won’t be long enough to cook them.

Ingredients

Part skim ricotta cheese

½ cup(s)

Part skim mozzarella cheese

¼ cup(s), shredded, shredded

Fresh parsley

1 Tbsp, chopped

Frozen pizza crust dough

10 oz, defrosted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F; spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella and parsley.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the dough. With your hands, press it into a square; cut into 4 squares. Place the dough on the baking sheet. Divide the cheese mixture among the dough and fold each piece of dough on the diagonal to make triangles; press the edges to seal. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes.