This Sausage and Cheese Calzone has a made-from-scratch dough that’s stuffed with flavorful sausage and cheese for a delicious dinner that is sure to please.
This recipe is sponsored by Jimmy Dean. All opinions expressed are my own.
Anything pizza related is going to be delicious, this we know, but calzones? They’re even better than we could have imagined. This is the kind of dinner our kids beg us to make over and over again. It is warm, filling, and oh so tasty. Bring out your inner Italian, and let’s get cooking! Buon appetito!
What is the difference between a stromboli and a calzone?
Both stromboli and calzone are a type of turnover filled with meats and cheeses. A stromboli is made from a rectangular piece of dough that has been topped with fillings. It is then rolled into a log shape and baked. A calzone is made from a circular piece of dough and the fillings are placed in the center. It is then folded into a half circle shape and baked.
What does calzone mean?
Calzone is an Italian word that refers to a folded pizza. Calzone originates in the Naples region of Italy.
What kind of sausage should I use in this recipe?
This recipe requires a fresh sausage that needs to be cooked. We recommend Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage. They have several different flavor options so you can choose from Regular, Hot, Sage, or Maple to give your recipe a unique twist. We personally prefer Regular or Hot in this recipe.
Can I use a different type of cheese?
Yes! This recipe calls for shredded mozzarella cheese, but you can switch things up and customize this recipe to your own personal taste preferences. Shredded provolone, fresh mozzarella, gouda, or even cheddar are all great options. The important thing to remember is that you just need a cheese that melts well.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Calzones are best eaten fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.
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Watch the video below where we will walk you through every step of the recipe with a video demonstration.
Can I use other cheeses? I have not mozza, do have gouda, monteray jack, cheddar, swiss, provolone.
Of course! Feel free to experiment with whatever fillings and cheeses you’d like.
This is one of our favorites!
Made these for dinner 3 nights ago, and making them again for dinner tonight. They are fabulous!!! When my son came home from work and had one, he said, “mom, these are really good. They taste like pizza pizza calzones.” Then he corrected himself, and said, “actually, they are better than pizza pizza’s, and they have more stuff inside too. ” I made them a per your recipe, except I used about 3 cups of mozzerella, only because that’s what i ended up shredding.”
I thoroughly enjoyed mine, as did my husband. Looking forward to having it again tonight. Thank you!!
This sounds like an ideal meal 😋 with a nice big salad.
Thank you for changing format much easier to read and comprehend
Chef Rachel, you’re a terrific teacher—you make it seem easy. 🙏. I don’t have a stand mixer, have been kneading a lot, but my hand mixer has dough hooks, which I’ll try for these calzones. Also, I guess the sausage has spices, as you didn’t add any to the filling. SYL👋
These calzones look so delicious. I want to try these for breakfast. Thank you for the recipe.
Do you have a breakfast calzone with egg? This seems like a wonderful recipe.
I have not tried this recipe yet. I just wanted you to know, your recipes are amazing. Thank You
Excellent tasty yummy. If you refrigerate or freeze what is the best way to reheat?
You can always reheat in the microwave, but you’ll retain more crispiness if you reheat in the oven.
Amazing!