This was a quick way to make-over meatballs and sausage. With a can of Pilsbury Italian Loaf Bread in the fridge getting close to the expiration date, I was ready to create the perfect calzones. Or so I hoped.
There were plenty of fillings to choose from in my fridge to go with the meatballs and sausage but I narrowed it down to these: Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onion, Black & Green Olives and Fresh Parsely and Basil.
I had never tried using canned dough for anything but what it was meant for, so it was kind of an experiment. I cut the dough into 4 equal pieces, formed circles and stretched it as much as I could without tearing it.
I sliced the meatballs, sausage, onion, olives and red peppers, piled the fillings on one side, leaving enough dough to fold over and then crimped the edges. I also added just a little tomato sauce to keep it moist. For a nice brown crust, I brushed the calzones with a little milk before putting them in a 450 degree oven. I baked them for about 20 minutes or until they looked light brown and crispy.
For garnish, I served the calzones with tomato sauce which made it nice for dipping.
All in all, I would have to give them a rating of "pretty damn good". For a store bought loaf bread, the crust was decent and the meatball and sausage filling was even better the second time around. I guess anything would taste better if it was covered in cheese, peppers, onions and olives!
I have another can Pilsbury Breadsticks in the fridge that is getting close to the expiration date. I was thinking about making something like cinnamon sticks.
Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions or Ideas?
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9 comments:
cinnamon sticks are my favorite!! How about some sticky pecan rolls? I'm not quite sure how they would work with the pizza dough, but 'tis worth looking around. :)
yep I have a recipe SOMEWHERE for pecan rolls using breadsticks. Have only made them once but they were tasty. I'll look and email you.
I'd make garlic parmesan twisty bread with it!
I vote cinnamon sticks
I also vote that you bring
the left over cinnamon sticks
to the office
hold the raisins!!!!!!!
Cinnamon sticks sound like a great idea to me!
I once saw Giada make Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks with canned breadstick dough. They looked awesome!
I had the prosciutto-wrapped breadsticks with canned dough,was delicious.But you never know how it would be as cinnamon stick.The best way is to try ok? bambola.
Those calzones do look pretty damn good! I have a recipe at home where you cut the breadstick dough into pieces, roll them into balls then dip them in melted butter and sugar. Then you put 3 or 4 pieces into a muffin cup and bake, or something like that. Now I'm getting hungry!
annie - I found that pecan roll recipe using bread sticks.
email me at PBEtouffee@gmail.com and I'll send it to you
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