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spicy calzone

(1 rating)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sarah Farish
@AlexsMom
Montgomery, AL

This is kid tested and approved! I have a difficult time pleasing my son but he LOVED this one. I have also made this in a Philly Cheesesteak style but this "Spicy Italian" is his favorite. The Conecuh sausage gives it the heat and of course you can add as much as you like. It is super quick and easy to make on a busy weeknight. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

No need for takeout when you can make delicious calzones for the family at home. This recipe makes two large log-type calzones. What makes this calzone a little different, is adding the spicy smoked sausage. It's a great addition combined with all the other flavors. These cheesy, gooey, easy, and delicious calzones will get two thumbs up from your entire crew.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spicy calzone

  • 1 lb
    ground beef or sausage
  • 24 slice
    mozzarella cheese
  • 12 slice
    pepperoni
  • 1/2 lb
    Connecuh sausage, sliced
  • 1 jar
    spaghetti sauce (I used Paul Newman's for ease)
  • 2 can
    Pillsbury pizza dough
  • 3/4 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, chopped

How To Make spicy calzone

Test Kitchen Tips
The brand of smoked sausage Sarah calls for is Conecuh. If you can't find this brand, any spicy smoked brand will work.
  • 1
    Brown ground beef or sausage with onion and bell pepper. Stir in sliced Connecuh sausage. (Feel free to add any meat you like, Italian sausage is awesome). Drain meat.
  • 2
    Pour in 3/4 jar of Paul Newman's Garlic & Herb spaghetti sauce (or your choice I use PN's for ease and it has a lot of flavor).
  • 3
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • 4
    Spray your long jelly roll pan with Pam. Roll out the pizza dough in a square or round shape, your choice.
  • 5
    Line the dough with slices of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
  • 6
    In the center spoon the meat sauce.
  • 7
    For the square shaped: Fold over one end and then fold the other end to overlap. Fold the end pieces up to seal the calzone. Fold over so the seam is on the bottom. For the Round dough: Fold over like a crescent moon and pinch the ends to close the calzone.
  • 8
    I brush my calzone with melted butter and sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
  • 9
    Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  • 10
    While this is baking I heat the remaining sauce in a saucepan on medium/low for dipping or drizzling over the calzone.
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