Crispy Calzone Quesadilla
A crispy, cheesy hybrid of calzone and quesadilla
If a calzone and a quesadilla had a baby, this would be it. Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with protein.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
large tortilla (room_temperature)
1 piece
shredded mozzarella cheese (shredded)
70 g
Italian ham (chopped)
85 g
ricotta cheese (room_temperature)
75 g
additional mozzarella cheese (shredded)
30 g
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
marinara sauce (warm)
60 ml
Instructions
Heat skillet
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Lay tortilla
Lay the tortilla flat in the skillet.
Add mozzarella
Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella over the tortilla.
Add ham
Add the Italian ham evenly over the cheese.
Add ricotta
Dollop ricotta across the ham.
Add remaining cheese
Top with the remaining mozzarella and Italian seasoning.
Melt cheese
Cook on medium heat until the cheese begins to melt.
Fold tortilla
Fold the tortilla in half and gently press down.
Cook both sides
Continue cooking 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Rest
Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute.
Slice and serve
Slice into wedges and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Original recipe
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Reheat to restore crispiness.
Notes
• Want even more protein? Add 2 tablespoons of Meal Boosters Unflavored to the ricotta before dolloping it onto the quesadilla.
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