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touchdown calzones

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
TAMMY WADE
@Tammywade
Lee's summit, MO

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Score! These calzones are full of cheesy goodness and a terrific shortcut. Enjoy as a dinner or a game day snack. Dip in marinara sauce for an added kick!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 50 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For touchdown calzones

  • 1 pkg
    hot roll mix (16 oz)
  • 1 1/4 c
    hot water
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 1/4 lb
    spicy Italian sausage
  • 3/4 c
    pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
  • 4 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1
    mozzarella stick
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/4 c
    fresh grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make touchdown calzones

  • Brown sausage and set aside.
    1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown sausage. Drain and set aside.
  • Roll out dough into an oval shape.
    2
    Mix hot roll mix with hot water and canola oil according to the package for pizza dough. Roll into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into an oval shape.
  • Place sausage on the dough with sauce and cheese.
    3
    Place about 1/3 cup sausage mixture on each roll. Place about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on each.
  • Seal the dough, form into a football shape, and let dough rise.
    4
    Bring up the dough edges and pinch them together to seal. Place on pan seam side up and flatten slightly to form a football shape. Let rise for about 25 minutes.
  • Place strips of mozzarella cheese on top for laces.
    5
    Place mozzarella strips on top to form a lace design. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Brush with melted butter and garlic and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while baking.
    6
    While still hot, brush with melted butter and minced garlic. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
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