Sliced Homemade Calzone with Cheese and Italian Sausage

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Sliced Homemade Calzone with Cheese and Italian Sausage Recipe

This homemade calzone is stuffed with savory Italian sausage and gooey melted cheese and encased in a crispy crust. Ideal for a family dinner or a snack on game day.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cook the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
• Set aside to cool after draining any excess fat.
• Roll out the pizza dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch on a floured surface.
• Cover the dough with the pizza sauce, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
• Over the sauce, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese.
• Cooked Italian sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley are sprinkled on top.
• Brush the beaten egg around the edges of the dough.
• To enclose the filling, fold the dough over and press the edges together to seal.

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