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Freezer Veggie Calzones

This recipe courtesy of Taste of Home magazine

Veggie Calzones

 
 
1/2 lb    fresh mushrooms, chopped  
1   medium onion, chopped  
1   medium green pepper, chopped  
2 Tbs    vegetable oil  
3   plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped  
1   can (6 ounces) tomato paste  
 
1 cup    (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese  
1 cup    (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese  
1/2 cup    grated Parmesan cheese  
2   loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed  
1   egg  
1 Tbs    water  
 
1 In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; set aside. Combine cheeses and set aside.
2 On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into eight pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-in. circle. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of cheese mixture over one side of each circle. Brush edges of dough with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Place calzones 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
3 Beat egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Cool desired number of calzones; place in freezer bags. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining calzones 18-22 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
4 To use frozen calzones: Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 8 servings. To use frozen calzones: Place calzones 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
 
Servings: 8

April 18, 2008 - Posted by amateurdelivre | freezer friday, freezer recipes, main dish | , , | No Comments

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