Sausage Pepper Calzones Recipe

Name: Sausage Pepper Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers; 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, divided; 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided; 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, divided; 3 teaspoons cornmeal

Servings: persons

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano, divided
3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
3 teaspoons cornmeal

1
Crumble sausage into a
2
; add the onion, peppers and 2 teaspoons oil. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
3
Stir in the sherry, vinegar, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon each oregano and rosemary; heat through.
4
Divide each loaf of dough into six portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining oregano and rosemary.
5
Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over each circle. Spoon about 1/4 cup sausage mixture on half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edges; fold dough over filling and seal edges. Cut a small slit in top.
6
Sprinkle cornmeal over greased
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. Place calzones on
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. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
9
Bake at 400u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Warm remaining pizza sauce; serve with calzones.

413

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, 1 cup chopped onion, 3/4 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers, 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Sausage Pepper Calzones falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sausage Pepper Calzones

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