Mini Sausage Calzones Oamc
Experience the ultimate bite-sized delight with these Mini Sausage Calzones Oamc—a perfect combination of rich Italian flavors wrapped in golden pizza dough pockets! Featuring savory ground Italian sausage, creamy cheese filling, and a hint of zesty marinara, these handheld calzones are easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep, thanks to their freezer-friendly design. Infused with garlic powder and Italian seasoning for added depth, each calzone bakes to perfection, delivering a crispy exterior and gooey, flavorful inside. Serve them warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping, making them a hit for game-day snacks, family dinners, or on-the-go lunches. Ready in under 40 minutes, these mini calzones bring the convenience of homemade comfort food with a gourmet twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cans Refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.5 cup Extra marinara sauce (for serving, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir the cream cheese into the cooked sausage until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
4. Add the marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the sausage mixture. Stir until well mixed.
5. Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut each dough sheet into 6 equal squares, resulting in 12 squares total.
6. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the sausage mixture in the center of each square of dough. Fold the dough over diagonally to form a triangle, and press the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork for added security and decoration.
7. Transfer the mini calzones to the prepared baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the calzones with the egg wash.
8. Bake the calzones in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Allow the calzones to cool completely if you plan to freeze them. Place them in single layers in freezer-safe bags or containers, separating layers with parchment paper. To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes from frozen.
10. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.6 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.0 g | 500% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 793 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 11066 mg | 481% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.0 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 216.3 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2185 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 2832 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
