SAUSAGE, PEPPER & MOZZARELLA CALZONES

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Sausage, Pepper & Mozzarella Calzones image

-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onioin
3/4 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, divided
3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 teaspoons cornmeal
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onion and peppers. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Stir in sherry, 1 teaspoon each oregano and rosemary, vinegar, salt and pepper; heat through. On a lightly floured surface, divide each loaf of dough into six portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining oregano and rosemary., Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge. Spoon about 1/4 cup sausage mixture over sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edge with a fork to seal. Cut a small slit in top., Sprinkle cornmeal over greased baking sheets. Place calzones on baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Warm remaining pizza sauce; serve with calzones. Freeze option: Freeze cooled calzones in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, reheat calzones on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.

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Stephanie Kwartemaa
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These calzones were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Ch Sanwal Warraich
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I've been making these calzones for years and they are always a hit! They are easy to make and everyone loves them.


Fasih Ullah
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These calzones were amazing! The crust was crispy and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.


Nagawa Joan
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I'm not a fan of calzones, but I tried this recipe because my wife loves them. I was pleasantly surprised! The calzones were delicious and I ate two of them.


Sahoriar Ahmed
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the calzones didn't turn out as I expected. The crust was too thick and the filling was bland.


Frey Frey
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These calzones were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Rahman ghani
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I've made these calzones several times now and they are always a hit! They are easy to make and they taste great. I love that I can customize the filling to my liking.


NFG TV
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These calzones were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Mistlyn Trejo
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I made these calzones for my kids and they loved them! They were easy to eat and they didn't make a mess. I will definitely be making these again.


Baburam Khadka
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These calzones were easy to make and they tasted great! I used a pre-made pizza dough to save time and they still turned out great.


Sipho Mokoena
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I followed the recipe exactly and the calzones were perfect! They were golden brown and crispy on the outside and the filling was melted and cheesy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


Shafqat Sheri
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These calzones were delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and cheesy. I would definitely make these again.


Georgia Stampley
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The recipe was easy to follow and the calzones turned out great! I used spicy Italian sausage and they had a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Praise Akinyede
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I made these calzones for a party and everyone loved them! They were easy to make and they disappeared quickly.


Mutary Fusheeni
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These sausage pepper mozzarella calzones were a hit with my family! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I'll definitely be making these again.