Sausage and Mozzarella Calzones
from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 755kcal
Ingredients
For the filling:
- ½ lb. ground sausage or beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ 15 oz. can tomato paste +½ can water
- salt & pepper to taste
- basil to taste
- oregano to taste
- ¼-½ cup mozzarella cheese the amount depends on how cheesy you like it
For the crust:
- 2¼ tsp. dry yeast equivalent of 1 packet
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 Tbs. oil
- 2½ cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
For the filling:
- Brown the meat with the onion and garlic.
- Drain the grease.
- Add the other ingredients and combine them well, letting them heat together for a few minutes.
For the crust:
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
- Stir in the other ingredients (Use a stand mixer for ease.)
- Beat the ingredients until well mixed.
- Let the dough rest 5 minutes.
For the assembly:
- Spread half the meat mixture onto one side of the dough and add the cheese.
- Fold the dough over the top and lift the whole thing up onto a baking stone or lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 425° for about 20 minutes.
- Reduce cook time if dividing into smaller crusts.
Notes
Thin remaining tomato paste with water and season with garlic powder, salt, pepper and oregano for some tasty dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 1318mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 7mg