Spinach and Cheese Calzone

Prep 20 min
Total 35 min
Servings 6

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Looking for a quick and easy alternative to pizza? Bake calzones instead! Pillsbury's* Italian Pizza Crust makes it simple — and your kids will get a healthy serving of spinach out of this tasty dish! ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 pkg (300 g) frozen cut leaf spinach

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped onion

1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil leaves

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

1 cup (250 mL) cottage cheese

1/2 cup (125 mL) grated parmesan cheese

1 egg, separated

2 cans (235 g) Pillsbury* Italian Pizza Crust

2 tbsp (25 mL) sesame seed OR Parmesan Cheese

Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa - optional

Steps

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Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2

Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well, pressing excess moisture out with paper towels.
3

In medium skillet, cook garlic, onion and basil in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in salt and pepper, mixing well.
4

In medium bowl, combine spinach, onion mixture, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg yolk, mixing until well blended. Unroll well-chilled dough and cut into 8 rectangles.
5

Press or roll each piece into a 5x7-inch (12x17 cm) rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup (50 mL) spinach cheese mixture in middle of dough leaving 1/2" (1 cm) edge to seal.
6

Fold dough over, press edges with fingers or fork to seal and cut small vents in the top; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7

Brush with slightly beaten egg white; sprinkle with sesame seeds or Parmesan cheese.
8

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with salsa for dipping.