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Sausage and Spinach Calzones

Christie @ RaisingWhasians.com
Easy pizza inspired recipe for busy weeknights. Family and kid-approved meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Easy Family Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans Refrigerated Pizza Dough (I use Pillsbury THIN CRUST Pizza Dough)
  • 14 oz. Jar of Pizza Sauce
  • 12 oz. Sausage Roll
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or 4 Cheese Pizza works best)
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach, chopped
  • 1 TBSP Milk
  • Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese (OPTIONAL)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brown Sausage over medium heat. Drain.
  • Mix browned sausage, 2 cups of spinach, 1 cup shredded cheese and 1 cup of pizza sauce in large bowl until well coated.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll out 1 can of pizza dough into 16 inch square. (This is why thin crust comes in handy). Cut into 4 inch squares.
  • Fill each square with about 1/2-3/4 cup of sausage mixture. Fold dough over into a triangle (for the classic calzone shape).
  • Press edges together with a fork to seal. Prick tops of the calzones with a fork. Place calzones onto baking sheet.
  • Repeat steps 4-6 for 2nd can of pizza dough.
  • Brush milk onto tops of the calzones. (I cheat and just use my fingers instead of a brush. The idea is to keep the calzones from burning/drying out).
  • OPTIONAL: Top with sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in oven at 375 degrees for about 18 minutes or golden brown. Makes 8 servings. Serve Warm
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