Kids' Calzones

Looking for something to eat during the "big game?!" Here's an idea...and it doesn't have to be just for kids! Feel free to let your imagination go to vary the filling! Prep time includes chilling or freezing time...You probably would want to make these the day before serving. (also makes 1 loaf French bread) Show more

Ready In: 25 hrs 15 mins

Serves: 3-6

Yields: 3 French roll calzones

Ingredients

  • 12 lb ground beef
  • 14 cup  chopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) can  of your favorite  pizza sauce
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped ripe olives (optional)
  • 1  teaspoon basil
  • 12 teaspoon oregano
  • 3  French rolls or 1  loaf  French bread
  • 1 12 cups  shredded mozzarella cheese
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Directions

  1. Brown beef and onion in skillet; drain.
  2. Add pizza sauce, olives, basil, and oregano to beef mixture.
  3. Stir till thoroughly mixed.
  4. Cut a thin slice from the top of rolls or loaf.
  5. Hollow out bottom of rolls to within 1/2" inch of the edges.
  6. Sprinkle 3 TBSP cheese on the bottom of each roll; or sprinkle half of cheese on loaf.
  7. Spoon meat mixture into rolls on top of cheese.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  9. Replace rolls tops.
  10. Wrap individually in foil.
  11. Refrigerate 3-24 hours or freeze.
  12. To serve: Place foil wrapped sandwiches on baking sheet and bake at 375 for 40 min if refrigerated and 60-75 minutes if frozen.
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