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Gram’s Calzone with Sausage and Cheese

Gram's Calzone, the delicious alternative to pizza, stuffed with mozzarella & sausage, baked to cheesy perfection. The perfect appetizer or main dish. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 15 slices
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound store bought pizza dough
  • 2-3 Italian sausages (large) (remove the casing, approximately 2 cups chopped)
  • ½-1 tablespoon fennel seeds (optional)
  • 1-2 pinches salt
  • 1-2 dashes paprika (or you can use a dash or two of hot pepper flakes)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (firm)* (divided)
*Best to shred it yourself and not use the packaged stuff.
EXTRAS
  • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F° (200C°) degrees.
  2. In a medium frying pan sauté the sausage, fennel (if using), salt  and paprika until brown, drain off the fat and let cool in a clean bowl.
  3. When cool add to the meat mixture, the raw egg and mozzarella cheese (1¾ cups/200 grams).
  4. Roll the pizza dough to a rectangle (9x10" / 24x26 cm) and place on a lightly greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet, sprinkle the top of the dough with the sausage cheese mixture. Roll up lengthwise, brush the top with a little olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining shredded mozzarella.
  5. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until browned. Let sit 2- 3 minutes then slice and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Sometimes my grandmother would make it another way, instead of rolling the dough she would place one layer of dough on the bottom of an 8 inch square pan add the filling and then place a second layer of dough on top.
  • Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated, it will keep for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You can re-heat it in the oven or in the microwave. Be sure not to leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours.
  • To freeze the baked calzone, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. It can last in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can microwave or heat in the oven from frozen or thawed, until warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 425mg (18%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.