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Potato, Ham, and Caramelized Onion Calzones

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From: Washington State Potato Commission

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 35 min.
Cook Time: 60 min.
Total: 1 hr. 35 min.
Italian pastries that taste better with each bite—buon appetito!

Ingredients

  • 8 oz russet potatoes
  • 5 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 1 Tbs sugar
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3 oz deli-sliced ham, chopped
  • 3/4 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1 lb refrigerated or thawed frozen pizza dough

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush under cold running water; peel. Using box grater or shredding blade of food processor, shred potatoes. Turn out onto paper towels and press to remove excess moisture.
  • In a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil.
  • Add the onion, sugar, and basil. Cook stirring occasionally until golden, about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer onions to a large bowl.
  • Return skillet to heat and add the remaining 3 teaspoons oil; increase heat to medium high.
  • Add potatoes and ham. Cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir potato mixture into onion mixture and let cool 5 minutes. Stir in ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
  • Divide pizza dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll each dough half into a 9- to10-inch circle.
  • Spread half of the potato mixture over one half of each circle. Fold plain dough halves over filling, forming half circles. Pinch edges of dough firmly together to seal.
  • Transfer calzones to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut each calzone crosswise into three pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 329
  Calories from Fat 51 (16%)
(9%)Total Fat 6g
(4%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(5%)Cholesterol 15mg
(13%)Sodium 306mg
(14%)Potassium 480mg
Total Carbohydrate 52g
(8%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(31%)Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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