Ham and Chile-Cheddar Calzones

Name: Ham and Chile-Cheddar Calzones
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 227 grams arugula, thick stems discarded; 473 milliliters packed cups farmstead cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 Tbsps jarred pimientos, chopped; 907 grams thawed frozen pizza dough, formed into 4 balls; 2 poblano chiles—roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 227 grams smoked ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Ham and Chile-Cheddar Calzones might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 870 calories, 43g of protein, and 28g of fat. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. A mixture of arugula, poblano chiles—roasted, pimientos, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the pizza dough you could follow this main course with the Grilled Dessert Pizza as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat a large baking sheet in a 500 oven for 10 minutes and carefully spray it with oil. Meanwhile, on a lightly floured work surface, roll or stretch each ball of dough into a 9-inch round.

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In a medium bowl, combine the chiles, 1 3/4 cups of the cheddar, the pimientos, a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper; mash to a coarse paste with a fork.

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Arrange the ham on the bottom half of each dough round. Top with the arugula and season lightly with salt and pepper.

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Spread the chile-cheddar mixture over the arugula to within 1/2 inch of the edge, pressing it slightly to compact. Fold the top half of the dough over the filling, pressing to release any trapped air; pinch the edges to seal.

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Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet.

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Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar on top and bake for 8 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

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Servings:

227grams

arugula, thick stems discarded 473milliliters

packed cups farmstead cheddar cheese, shredded 2Tbsps

jarred pimientos, chopped 907grams

thawed frozen pizza dough, formed into 4 balls 2

poblano chiles—roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped 4servings

Salt and freshly ground pepper 227grams

smoked ham, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. You could try Piccini Chianti Classico. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 10 dollars per bottle.