Wegmans How-to Make Calzones

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is a leaner option.

Thaw out pizza dough and let it rise.

On a lightly floured surface, punch down the air in the dough.

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.

Shape each portion into a tight ball and place on a sheet pan.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1.5 hours.

Flatten each dough ball on a floured board to about an 8-inch circle.

For the filling, mix together chopped pepperoni, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Take one dough circle and place about 1.5 cups of filling in the center.

Moisten the edges of the dough with warm water to seal.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.

Cut a small hole in the top to let steam escape.

Brush the top with egg wash.

Place calzones on a greased sheet pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.

Let the calzones cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into them.

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