Rhodes Calzones Recipes

Steps:

• Place the frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw. Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add the sausage and cook until brown, crumbling the sausage as you stir. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool on a plate.
• In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, some pepper, parsley and 2 eggs.
• When the sausage is cool, stir it into the cheese mixture and set aside.
• When the rolls are thawed and risen, roll them out on a lightly floured surface until paper thin. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of the filling onto half of the dough circle. Fold half of the dough over itself, and then press the edges to seal.
• Brush the surface of each calzone with the beaten egg, and then bake until nice and golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve with warm Marinara Sauce.
• Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a hot pan over medium-high heat and throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir.
• Now add the wine (or chicken broth), whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the liquid reduces by half.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up your fresh parsley and basil and add it to the sauce to taste, stirring to combine.

Steps:

• Press 3 rolls together and, using a little flour, roll them into a 12-inch circle. Make three more circles with the other rolls. Combine pepperoni, sausage, olives, mushrooms, green peppers, cheese and Italian seasoning. Divide mixture equally and spoon onto one half of each circle. Fold dough over (like a turnover) and pinch edges together. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. To serve, dip in heated pizza sauce.

Steps:

• Press 3 rolls together and, using a little flour, roll them into a 12-inch circle. Make three more circles with the other rolls. Combine pepperoni, sausage, olives, mushrooms, green peppers, cheese and Italian seasoning. Divide mixture equally and spoon onto one half of each circle. Fold dough over (like a turnover) and pinch edges together. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. To serve, dip in heated pizza sauce.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle. Spread 1/4 cup sauce over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge; top with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet., Brush milk over tops; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• Spray counter with non-stick cooking spray. Combine 2 rolls together and flatten into a 7-inch circle. Repeat with remaining rolls. Cover circles with plastic wrap and let rest. Saute onions and peppers in olive oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and continue cooking until onions turn clear, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and add corn, beans, salsa, salt and pepper. Remove wrap from dough circles and divide filling equally between circles. Divide cheese equally and sprinkle on top of filling. Moisten edges of dough circles with water. Fold dough over filling and press edges together with a fork. Place on large sprayed baking sheets. With a sharp knife, cut vents in each calzone. Bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes. Serve with additional fresh salsa if desired.