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Almost Instant Calzones
This dish began with a problem, not to uncommon around my house, again occurred. You see I tend to go to the grocery store on the same day each week. And, similarly, I post weekly warnings about the upcoming trips. Reminders, by-the-ways, hey just so you knows… You get the idea. So every week on the night before the grocery run I ask my family what it is they would like me to make for them to eat in the next week, letting them know the plan I have but always being open to suggestions.
So, this week, like many others, I had followed the same routine. Had given the run-down of the planned menu and returned from the store. My husband was working that night so it was just me and the boys. I asked which of the agreed up dishes they would like to have, and, I’m assuming you can guess what happened.
That’s right: I don’t want that! Which one? Any of them! After a good sigh and secret eyeroll, I bolstered myself to ask the dreaded question: So, what is it you DO want. Calzones! I was going to tell you… Um, so why didn’t you?
Time to Be a Hero!
Ok, not really a hero, we are just in a strong PJ Masks phase over here. But, it was time to come up with something. I had no pre-made dough on hand and it was too late to make homemade pizza dough so I hit the pantry and found these Sandwich Thins. It was a total improv move; however, it ended up working out brilliantly. It also greatly lightened up this dish. The laughing cow cheese also gave the calzones a creamy, cheese-y texture without adding a lot of extra calories.
Want to mix up your Almost Instant Calzones?
We stuck to Spinach & Pepperoni for our calzones but this recipe lends itself to a variety of dishes. Sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers all might be good options. The only toppings I would suggest avoiding are those that may be too wet such as pineapple or fresh tomatoes. But really, lots of ways to mix this dish up.
Almost Instant Calzones
Ingredients
- 4 Sandwich Thins
- 1-2c baby spinach
- 4 laughing cow wedges
- 2c shredded mozzarella
- 1/2c mini pepperonis
- Pizza sauce
Instructions
- Split the Sandwich Thins in half. Halve the Laughing Cow wedges and spread half of each wedge on each the bread. Top half of the bread with spinach, mini pepperonis and finally the the shredded cheese, dividing the ingredients equally among the calzones.
- Place the remaining four Thins on top and gently press down. Bake at 375 for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly toasted. Slice in half. Serve warm with warmed pizza sauce.
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