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Meatball Calzones

My family can’t get enough of this savory entree. We have to have it at least once a month, or everyone goes through withdrawal. Leftovers freeze well for a quick meal later. —Cori Cooper Flagstaff, Arizona

12 ServingsPrep: 1-1/2 hours + standing Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 pounds ground beef
3 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Additional Italian seasoning
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce, warmed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and
Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape
into 1-in. balls.
Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered,
at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on
paper towels. Reduce heat to 350°.
On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 18-in. x
12-in. rectangle. Spoon a third of the meatballs and mozzarella
cheese down the center of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling;
press edges firmly to seal.
Place on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white; sprinkle
with Italian seasoning. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Bake for 25-30

2 of 2

Meatball Calzones (continued)

Directions (continued)

minutes or until golden brown. Serve with spaghetti sauce. Yield: 3
calzones (4 servings each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 648 calories, 24 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 126 mg cholesterol, 1,253 mg sodium, 70 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 41 g protein.