Five-Cheese Spinach Calzones Recipe

Name: Five-Cheese Spinach Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese; 1/2 cup light sour cream; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups bottled tomato-basil pasta sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
Cooking spray
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups bottled tomato-basil pasta sauce (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Combine first 4 ingredients; beat with a mixer at medium speed 1 minute or until well blended. Stir in spinach and next 3 ingredients.
3
Unroll pizza dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat into a 14 x 10inch rectangle. Spread spinach mixture over half of crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over spinach mixture. Fold dough over filling; press edges together to seal.
4
Bake at 425u00b0 for 17 minutes or until browned. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes. Heat pasta sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cut calzone into 6 portions, and serve with pasta sauce, if desired.
5
let your toddler help by: Patting the dough into a rectangle. Sprinkling the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the spinach mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese, 1/2 cup light sour cream, 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Five-Cheese Spinach Calzones falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Five-Cheese Spinach Calzones

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