Scrumptious Sausage Calzones Recipe

Name: Scrumptious Sausage Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1/2 cup water (110-115 F); 3/4 cup warm milk (110-115 F); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 - 3 1/4 cups flour (I make one of the three cups whole wheat flour); 1 lb bulk Italian sausage; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed & well drained; 15 ounces low-fat small-curd cottage cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; mushroom, sliced or chopped (optional); onion, chopped (optional); additional olive oil or vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce, warmed

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup water (110-115 F)
3/4 cup warm milk (110-115 F)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 - 3 1/4 cups flour (I make one of the three cups whole wheat flour)
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed & well drained
15 ounces low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornmeal
mushroom, sliced or chopped (optional)
onion, chopped (optional)
additional olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 cups pizza sauce, warmed

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["In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water& milk.", "Add oil, salt, sugar and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth.", "Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.", "Turn onto a floured surface& knead until smooth& elastic- approx.", "6-8 minutes.", "Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.", "Cover& let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.", "Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain.", "Add spinach, cheeses, parsley& pepper; mix well.", "(mushrooms, onions, etc. can be added at this point) Punch down dough; divide into six pieces.", "On floured surface, roll each piece into 8"" circle.", "Top each w/ 2/3 c.", "filling.", "Fold dough over filling; pinch to seal.", "Place on greased baking sheets that have been sprinkled with cornmeal.", "Brush tops lightly with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt.", "Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.", "Serve with pizza sauce."]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast, 1/2 cup water (110-115 F), 3/4 cup warm milk (110-115 F), 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Scrumptious Sausage 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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Scrumptious Sausage Calzones

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