Sausage and Cheese Calzone
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
4 large calzones
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sausage and Cheese Calzone
Description
The Sausage and Cheese Calzone combines a yeasted dough base with a flavorful filling of ground pork sausage cooked together with fresh red and green bell peppers and mushrooms. The mozzarella cheese melts into the filling to create a rich texture. The dough, kneaded until soft and allowed to rise, is portioned and rolled into large circles that can hold substantial filling. Each calzone is folded over, sealed, and baked on a greased sheet, aiming for a crispy outer crust with a warm, robust filling.
The balance between the savory sausage, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese offers a satisfying texture contrast, with the dough providing a slightly chewy exterior. This makes for a filling snack or meal component that can be enjoyed warm.
Though no serving suggestions are specified, these calzones pair well with simple sides like salads or marinara sauce for dipping. The recipe yields four sizable calzones, suitable for sharing or storing as leftovers.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/3 cups water approx. 105 degrees F, warm
- 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 mushrooms sliced, or cremini mushrooms
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- 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.
- Let rise in a lightly greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until bread is golden brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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