Sausage and Cheese Calzone

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    4 large calzones

  • Calories

    358 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Sausage and Cheese Calzone

This Sausage and Cheese Calzone has a made-from-scratch dough that's stuffed with flavorful sausage and cheese for a delicious dinner that is sure to please. 

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Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/3 cups warm water approx. 105 degrees F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
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Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, brown sugar, salt, water, olive oil, and flour. Knead on low until dough starts to come together. Continue kneading until the dough forms a nice, soft dough ball and the sides of the bowl are clean.
  2. Let rise in a lightly greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  3. Meanwhile, make the filling. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in sausage and cook 5 minutes. Use a spatula to break up the sausage into crumbles. After 5 minutes, add in the bell peppers and mushrooms. Continue to saute until vegetables are tender crisp and sausage is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll into circles with a 12-inch diameter. Spoon the sausage mixture onto one half of the dough, leaving a 1 inch edge. Top with 1/2 cup cheese per calzone. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
  5. Transfer stuffed calzones to a lightly greased baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to make three slits in the top of each calzone to allow steam to vent.
  6. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until bread is golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 1122mg (47%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1440IU (29%) Vitamin C 63.1mg (70%) Calcium 288mg (29%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4large calzones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 358kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 1122mg 47%
Potassium 417mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1440IU 29%
Vitamin C 63.1mg 70%
Calcium 288mg 29%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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

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