Sausage and Mozzarella Calzones Recipe
Enjoy easy sausage calzones made with frozen bread dough, savory sausage, and melted mozzarella cheese for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 frozen bread loaves
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen bread loaves according to package directions until puffed.
- Brown the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess grease.
- Combine the cooked sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce in a bowl.
- Gently punch down the risen dough. Cut each loaf in half, creating 8 portions. Roll out each portion into an oval shape.
- Spoon about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the sausage mixture onto one half of each oval. Fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges shut with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
- Use a good quality Italian sausage for the best flavor.
- Don't overfill the calzones to ensure they seal properly.
- For a crispier crust, bake directly on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Let the calzones cool slightly before cutting to prevent the filling from spilling out. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overfill the calzones to ensure they seal properly.
- For a crispier crust, bake directly on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Let the calzones cool slightly before cutting to prevent the filling from spilling out. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.