Cheesy Spinach Pockets (Printable Version)
Flaky golden pockets packed with ricotta, spinach, and cheesy goodness for an Italian-style delight.
# Ingredients:
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Spinach, 10 ounces, frozen and drained well
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Ricotta cheese, 8 ounces
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Shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces
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Grated Parmesan cheese, 1 ounce
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Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
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One large egg, combined with 2 tablespoons water
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One egg yolk
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Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
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Fresh oregano, finely chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons
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A dash (1/8 teaspoon) of crushed red pepper flakes
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Salt, 1 teaspoon
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Pizza dough, 1 pound
# Steps:
01 -
Turn your oven on and set it to 500°F.
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In a big mixing bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, olive oil, egg yolk, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper, and salt.
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Take the pizza dough, set it on a floured countertop, and cut it evenly into 4 parts.
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Roll or stretch out each dough piece into a 7-inch circle on parchment paper.
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Take a quarter of the spinach mixture and spread it on one half of each round, leaving about an inch of space along the edge.
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Brush the edges using the egg mixture, fold the other dough half over the filling, and pinch the edges shut, leaving a small border uncovered.
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Create 5 small openings on top of each calzone using a sharp knife, then brush the tops with egg.
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Put the calzones onto a baking sheet covered with parchment. Bake for 8 minutes, brush with egg wash again, sprinkle Parmesan on top, and bake for another 7 minutes.
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Move calzones to a rack, let them sit for 5 minutes, then eat while warm.