GIANT CALZONE

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"While the filling ingredients for this impressive calzone are our favorites, you could substitute some of your own. We use the extra sauce for dipping or freeze for another time." If desired, you can make two smaller calzones instead of one large one.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (26 ounces) garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and cool. , Preheat oven to 350°. When bread machine cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet., Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce over half of circle to within 1/4 in. of edges. Layer with Parmesan cheese, sausage, mushrooms, green pepper, onion and mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal., With a sharp knife, make two slashes in dough; brush with egg. Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into six wedges. Warm remaining spaghetti sauce; serve with calzone. Freeze option: Freeze individual wedges of cooled in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, microwave calzone on high on a microwave-safe plate until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 2032mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.