Easy Calzones

This is another recipe from Pioneer Woman

Easy Calzones

Ingredients

§  16 whole Frozen, Unrisen Dinner Rolls (I Use Rhodes) Note: Can Also Use Frozen Bread Loaves.

§  1 Tablespoon Butter

§  1 whole Medium Onion, Diced

§  1 pound Breakfast Or Italian Sausage

§  1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

§  1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

§  15 ounces, fluid Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

§  1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

§  1-1/2 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese

§  2 whole Eggs

§  1/2 teaspoon Salt

§  Black Pepper To Taste

§  2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley

§  Marinara Sauce, For Serving

§  1 whole Egg Beaten

Preparation Instructions

Place frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw. Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add sausage and cook until brown, crumbling the sausage as you stir. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Remove from pan and allow to cool on a plate.

In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs, salt, pepper, and parsley. When sausage is cool, stir it in. Set aside.

When rolls are thawed and risen, roll them out on a lightly floured surface until paper thin. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons (approximately) filling onto half of the dough circle. Fold half of the dough over itself, then press edges to seal.

*Note: If you want a larger calzone, use frozen bread loaves and use about 1/4 to 1/3 of the loaf for each calzone.

Brush surface of calzone with beaten egg, then bake for 10-13 minutes, or until nice and golden brown. Serve with warm marinara sauce.