Broccoli and Cheese Calzone

Health score
23%
Broccoli and Cheese Calzone
35 min.
4
604kcal

Suggestions

If you’re craving all the comfort of pizza but want something a little more fun and cozy, this Broccoli and Cheese Calzone is exactly the kind of bake that makes you excited for mealtime. Imagine a golden, puffed crust wrapped around a creamy, cheesy filling, with tender broccoli florets tucked inside for a satisfying bite that feels both indulgent and just a bit wholesome.
This calzone is built for busy days: it’s ready in about 35 minutes, serves four hungry people, and works beautifully as a hearty lunch or a relaxed dinner. Using ready-made bread or pizza dough keeps things simple, while a trio of cheeses—ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan—creates that irresistible melty center that stretches with every slice. The broccoli doesn’t just add color; it brings a gentle flavor and texture that pairs perfectly with the richness of the cheese.
Seasoned with salt and black pepper, the filling is straightforward but deeply satisfying, letting the ingredients shine without fuss. Baked until golden brown and slightly puffed, the calzone emerges from the oven looking like something you’d happily tear into at a cozy Italian café. Give it a few minutes to rest, slice it up, and you’ve got a shareable main dish that feels special but is incredibly easy to pull off. If you love cheesy bakes and want a fun twist on classic pizza night, this Broccoli and Cheese Calzone will quickly become a favorite at your table.

Ingredients

  • servings bell pepper black
  • 10 ounce broccoli florets thawed drained
  • tablespoons parmesan grated
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 15 ounce part-skim ricotta cheese 
  • pound pizza dough thawed
  • servings salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and broccoli.
  2. Mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Roll dough out to a 12-inch circle.
  4. Spread cheese filling over 1 side of circle, to within 1-inch of the edge. Lift 1 side of dough and fold over so that it meets the other side, forming a half moon, and pinch the edges together to seal.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  6. Transfer calzone to a large baking sheet sprinkle the top with cheese.
  7. Bake 15 minutes, until puffed up golden brown.
  8. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories604kcal
Protein24.56%
Fat32.22%
Carbs43.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.75
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.89999989323%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
5.56mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:603.83kcal
30.19%
Fat:21.86g
33.63%
Saturated Fat:12.34g
77.11%
Carbohydrates:65.98g
21.99%
Net Carbohydrates:62.41g
22.69%
Sugar:9.23g
10.25%
Cholesterol:70.94mg
23.65%
Sodium:1560.97mg
67.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.5g
75%
Calcium:796.03mg
79.6%
Vitamin C:63.22mg
76.63%
Vitamin K:74.15µg
70.62%
Phosphorus:521.35mg
52.13%
Selenium:28.26µg
40.37%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.05%
Iron:4.2mg
23.35%
Vitamin A:1142.57IU
22.85%
Zinc:3.35mg
22.34%
Folate:63.77µg
15.94%
Fiber:3.57g
14.28%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.39%
Potassium:408.15mg
11.66%
Magnesium:45.15mg
11.29%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.38%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.94%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.21%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.6%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.75%
Copper:0.09mg
4.37%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3.02%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.93%