Biscuit Calzones

Perfect for parties, these build-your-own calzones start with biscuit dough and add toppings like melted ricotta cheese and Italian sausage.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 31 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• cooking spray
• 1 pound mild Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ cups marinara sauce, divided
• ½ cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 16 whole frozen yeast dinner rolls (such as Rhodes®)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place frozen rolls on top to thaw. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let thaw and rise, 3 to 5 hours.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover rolls.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sausage. Cook, breaking up as you stir occasionally, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl.

Step 5

Pour remaining marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave until heated through, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes and stir. Continue to microwave until completely heated through, about 2 minutes more. Stir in parsley.

Step 7

Slice rolls in half and place on a plate. Serve with the bowls of sausage mixture, marinara sauce, cheese mixture, and the pepperoni, layering as you please.