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Stuffed Crust Calzone Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 45 min total

A crispy, golden calzone with a cheesy stuffed crust, filled with savory Italian sausage, mozzarella, and ricotta. Perfect for a fun dinner twist on pizza.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough, room temperature
• 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten (for wash)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, ricotta, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, 1/4 cup pizza sauce, oregano, and garlic powder. Mix well.
4. Divide pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into an 8-inch circle.
5. Place 2 mozzarella string cheese sticks end-to-end around the edge of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold the edge of the dough over the cheese and press to seal, creating a stuffed crust.
6. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the other half over the filling and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
7. Brush each calzone with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Cut 2-3 small slits on top for steam vents.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes before serving with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
• Leftover calzones can be refrigerated and reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve with extra pizza sauce or marinara on the side.

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