Sundried Tomato Cheese Pizza Bake

Step aside, traditional calzones – there's a new player in town! Feast your eyes on the tantalizing creation that is the giant Sundried Tomato Cheese Pizza Bake. 

 

Combining the rich flavors of sundried tomato spread, creamy mascarpone cheese, and savory Parmesan cheese, this calzone-pizza bake is a delectable Italian comfort-food masterpiece.

 

Picture a golden-brown, oven-baked calzone crust, housing a treasure trove of mouthwatering ingredients. The sundried tomato spread brings a vibrant punch of flavor, complemented by the smooth and creamy mascarpone cheese. A generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese adds the perfect amount of sharpness, balancing the flavors and creating an irresistible combination.

 

Your taste buds will thank you for embarking on this delicious adventure.

Sundried Tomato Cheese Pizza Bake 

2 recipes (double the recipe) Homemade Pizza Dough
8 oz. mascarpone cheese, room temperature
8 oz. sundried tomato spread (sundried tomatoes pureed with oil and Italian herbs)
16 oz. shaved Parmesan cheese

 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

 

Roll out 1 recipe of prepared pizza dough into a 12-14” round.

 

Evenly spread the mascarpone cheese over the dough, topped with another even layer of the sundried tomato spread.

 

Top with the shaved parmesan cheese.

 

Roll out the 2^nd batch of prepared pizza dough into the same size and top with the cheesy-tomato-topped crust.

 

Roll up the sides to tightly seal in the yummy ingredients, creating a giant “calzone” or double-stuffed pizza crust bake.

 

Transfer to a parchment-lined baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.

 

Remove from oven and cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.