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    Home » Recipe » Veggie Pizza Recipes » Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones

    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones

    Published Mar 1, 2016 · Updated Apr 8, 2025 by Ginnie · 5 Comments

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    These Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones are so easy to make, super cheesy, and impossible to resist. They're the perfect weeknight meal!

    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones recipe ... these yummy Cheese Calzones are so easy to make, super cheesy, and impossible to resist! Serve these vegetarian calzones tonight … they’re the perfect weeknight meal! | Hello Little Home #calzones #cheesecalzones #italianfood #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #easyrecipes #cheese #cheesy

    I can't remember when I had my first calzone, although it was probably from Sbarro.

    Man, I loved that place! It was definitely one of my favorite places to eat at the mall growing up.

    Have you ever seen The Office episode where Michael Scott heads to Sbarro for an authentic NY slice? Ha!

    It's been ages since I've darkened the doorstep (er ... counter?) of Sbarro, but I still adore calzones. With the yummy crust, gooey cheese, and other delicious fillings, what is not to love?

    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones ... so easy to make, super cheesy, and impossible to resist! They're the perfect weeknight meal! | Hello Little Home

    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones

    Calzones may seem tricky or time-consuming to make, but these Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones are so simple to put together.

    The delicious filling is a mixture of ricotta, provolone, fontina, and parmesan cheeses (which I realize is actually five cheese, but I didn't count the ricotta).

    I added some fresh spinach to these cheesy ricotta calzones, too, so you don't have to feel guilty about all that cheese!

    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones ... so easy to make, super cheesy, and impossible to resist! They're the perfect weeknight meal! | Hello Little Home

    The trick to keeping the preparation of these Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones so easy is to use ready-made pizza dough. I rarely ever make my own dough ... why bother when you can get fresh dough from any grocery store?

    The dough from Trader Joe's or Whole Foods is my go to, but if you live in Chicago, a stop by D'Amato's Bakery for dough is a must. Go early, then head to Bari Foods next door for toppings and a jar of homemade giardiniera when you're done.

    Mmm ... makes me wish I still lived in Chicago!

    After stuffing these Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones, you'll pop them in a hot oven and be treated to an amazing meal 15 minutes later. Told you that was easy.

    And don't forget to serve this Cheese Calzones with some Marinara Sauce for dipping!

    By the way, if you love calzones as much as I do, make sure to check out my recipe for Broccoli, Feta, and Olive Calzones, too!

    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones ... so easy to make, super cheesy, and impossible to resist! They're the perfect weeknight meal! | Hello Little Home

    Four-Cheese and Spinach Calzones
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    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones

    Treat yourself to these yummy Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones tonight ... they're so easy to make!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4 calzones
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • nonstick cooking spray
    • 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
    • ½ cup shredded fontina cheese
    • ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1 large clove garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cups chopped spinach
    • flour
    • 1 pound pizza dough
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • marinara sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray, then set aside.
    • Mix together ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, fontina, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    • Stir spinach into cheese mixture.
    • Lightly sprinkle a board with flour.
    • Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Take one piece of dough and gently stretch into an 8-inch round, letting it rest on floured board as needed. (see note)
    • Top the bottom half of the dough with ¼ of the cheese mixture, leaving the edge of the dough uncovered.
    • Use your fingers to apply a little water around the edges of the filling side of the dough.
    • Carefully stretch the other ½ of the dough over the filling and press the edges together. Go over the edge of the dough with a fork to seal it together.
    • Transfer the calzone to the baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut three small slits in the top of the calzone, then brush the calzone lightly with olive.
    • Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling.
    • Bake calzones for 15 minutes or until browned.
    • Serve calzones hot with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

    Notes

    When working with the dough, do not try to force it to stretch too fast. I like to stretch it a bit, then let it sit for a while. Work on two pieces of dough at a time so one piece of dough is resting while you are working on the other.
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    Are you a calzone lover, too?

    Four-Cheese Spinach Calzones
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    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    Mary
    4 years ago

    Did you cook the spinach first, or just chop up fresh spinach?

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    Ginnie
    4 years ago
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    Hi, Mary! No need to cook the spinach ... it will cook as the calzones bake. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

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    Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood
    9 years ago

    Calzones are one of my FAVORITE things! So good!

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    Erin - Suburban Simplicity
    9 years ago

    These look scrumptious! I love the combination of spinach and cheese in dough! You should definitely come link these up at Welcome Home Wednesdays. Party opens 7a Wed morning!

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    Jenna @ A Savory Feast
    9 years ago

    Wow, these sound so good right now! It's been way too long since I had a calzone. These look so cheesy and delicious.

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