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!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

3. Stir the cream cheese into the cooked sausage until melted and combined. Remove from heat.

Step 4

4. Add the marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the sausage mixture. Stir until well mixed.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

8. Bake the calzones in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

10. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1991.7 grams (1991.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4932

Total Fat 240.60g	308%
Saturated Fat 100.00g	500%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 793mg	264%
Sodium 11066mg	481%
Total Carbohydrate 495.00g	180%
Dietary Fiber 23.60g	84%
Total Sugars 23.60g
Protein 216.30g	433%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 2185mg	168%
Iron 27mg	147%
Potassium 2832mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 39.5%