SAUSAGE CALZONES

Makes 8 servings
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

For filling:
1-1/4 pounds spicy Italian sausage
3/4 cup pizza sauce
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend

For dough:
1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
1-1/4 cups hot water
2 tablespoons olive oil

For garlic butter:

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

For filling, remove sausage from casing. Saut sausage in large skillet, breaking
up with fork, until sausage is cooked and browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well and
set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Make hot roll mix according to package directions for pizza, replacing egg and
butter with hot water and olive oil. Let dough stand 5 minutes. Divide dough into 8
pieces.

Roll each piece into an oval about 5 x 7 inches. Place 1/4 cup of Italian cheese
blend in center of each oval. Top with 1/3 cup cooked sausage. Spoon 1 tablespoon
pizza sauce over sausage. Sprinkle with another 1/4 cup cheese. Bring up edges of
dough and seal securely.

Transfer calzone to lightly greased baking sheet, placing seam side up to form a
"football" shape. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Set calzones in a warm
place to rise, covered with towel, 25 minutes. Bake until lightly browned, about 20
minutes.

In a small skillet, heat butter and garlic over low heat until butter is melted and
garlic is tender, about 3 minutes.

Remove calzones from oven when lightly browned. Brush hot calzones with garlic
butter and sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.* Return to oven until
cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Calzones can be baked and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance. Reheat at 350 F

until hot, about 20 minutes.