Quarterback Calzones

Submitted by seesko

"From Quick Cooking. These look like footballs and sound yummy. I might make for the super bowl party we attend every year. Rising time not included."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 8 footballs

ingredients

• 1 (48 ounce) package frozen dinner rolls, dough thawed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1⁄3 cup chopped ripe olives (optional)
• 32 pepperoni slices
• vegetable oil

directions

1. For each calzone, press two dinner rolls together. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 6-in. x 3-1/2-in. oval. Spread 1/4 cup sauce to within 1/2 inches of edge. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon green pepper, 1 to 2 teaspoons olives if desired and 4 pepperoni slices. Press two more rolls together and roll into a slightly larger oval. Place over filling; firmly press edges to seal. Cut another roll in half and roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut a 3-in. x 1/4-in. strip. Place lengthwise down center of calzone. To form laces, cut four 1-in. x 1/8-in. strips; place across center strip. Cut two 4-in. x 1/4-in. pieces of dough. Place one across each end of calzone, curving to form a crescent shape. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 16-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cut calzones in half before serving. Yield: 8 calzones.

Reviews

[CookingONTheSide]

These are yummy! They came together pretty quickly and I love the variety of vegetables in them. Thanks for sharing. Great for football watching!