Description
These Mini Spinach-Ricotta Calzones are quick, easy, and packed with creamy ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella, all wrapped in golden, flaky pizza dough. They’re perfect for appetizers, snacks, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds pizza dough, divided into 12 pieces
- ¾ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 tablespoons ricotta cheese (approx. 1 tbsp per calzone)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix thawed, well-drained spinach with salt, pepper, and optional minced garlic.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces and stretch into 4-inch circles.
- Add 1 tablespoon ricotta, 1 heaping spoonful spinach, and 1 tablespoon mozzarella to each circle.
- Fold dough over filling and seal edges with a fork. Cut small vents in tops.
- Brush with olive oil and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy calzones.
- Customize filling with extras like sun-dried tomatoes or crumbled turkey sausage.
- Use gluten-free pizza dough for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired