Bite-Size Calzones

Name: Bite-Size Calzones
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Yield: 32 appetizers
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed; 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons marinara sauce; 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes; 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; additional marinara sauce, warmed

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Sausage, marinara sauce, and cheese wrapped in puff pastry"

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Ready In:: 1hr 12mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 32 appetizers

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb Italian sausage, casings removed
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons marinara sauce
1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes
¹⁄₂ cup shredded Italian cheese blend or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
additional marinara sauce, warmed

directions

Cook sausage and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up sausage, until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in parsley and marinara sauce; cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 400°.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a 14 inch square.
Cut into sixteen 3 ½-inch squares.
Place1 tablespoon filling and 1 teaspoon cheese in center of each square.
Lightly brush edges of square with water.
Fold opposite corners of squares together to form triangles; crimp with fork to seal.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; repeat with remaining pastry sheet and filling.
Lightly brush each calzone with olive oil.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce.