Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 16 oz. pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 24 oz. frozen spinach (thawed)
  • 2½ Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • ¾ cup diced white onions
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup shredded Cabot Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt (divided)
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasonings

Instruction

  • Divide dough into 6 equal portions.
  • Prepare the filling by first cooking the spinach according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, press the spinach into a colander to drain out as much liquid as possible. Set spinach aside. (Tip: Press spinach with paper towels to soak up the extra liquid.)
  • Using a large sauté pan, add ½ Tbsp of olive oil and place over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and garlic; cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add lemon juice, cheeses, sour cream, cream cheese, chopped artichokes, 1 tsp of kosher salt, paprika and drained spinach; stir until well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until mixture begins to simmer (~5 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Working on a well-floured cutting board or counter top, roll/flatten 1 piece of dough into an 8” round circle. (Note: Keep the remaining dough covered while working. Use additional flour as needed to ensure dough does not stick.)
  • Place ~½ cup of the spinach artichoke filling into center of the dough.
  • Using a small bowl, whisk together egg with 1 Tbsp of water. Lightly brush the edge of half of the dough with the egg mixture. Fold dough in half and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Place calzone on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  • Repeat process using remaining dough, filling and cheese. (see note)
  • Cut 2-3 small vents into the top of each calzone to let steam escape.
  • Using a small bowl, combine the Italian seasonings with the remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil, remaining ½ tsp of kosher salt Brush the tops of the calzones with this herbed olive oil mixture.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until calzones are golden brown in color.