Meals Matter

ham and cheese calzones

Contributed By: stacybrady
Taste of Home Low-Fat Cookbook

Ingredients

2 tubes (10 oz each) refrigerated pizza crust

1 cup Light ricotta cheese

2 cups Diced fully cooked low-fat ham

2 cups (8 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Dried basil

Shredded parmesan (optional)

Meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed (optional)

Preparation

1. Unroll one pizza crust, stretching gently to make a 14-in x 11-in rectangle. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta on half the dough lengthwise to within 1 in of the edges.

2. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the ham and mozzarella and sprinkle some basil to taste

3. Fold unfilled side of dough over filled side and press edges together firmly to seal

4. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.

5. Repeat with remaining crust and filling ingredients

6. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Sprinkle with basil and parmesan if desired.

8. Serve with spaghetti sauce for dipping, if desired.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Meal Type: Appetizers
Snack

Nutrient Information

Calories: 314
Total Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 24 g
Sodium: 938 mg