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Made recipe as is. Husband and I both enjoyed. Agree with others that pre-made pizza dough made so easy. Served with pizza sauce. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AllisonO"},"reviewBody":"The refrigerated pizza crust made this recipe incredibly easy and the calzones baked up beautifully. I used ground beef instead of the sausage (and added some garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning in an effort to make up for that substitution). The only things I might do differently are rough-chop the spinach so it blends with the ground meat a little more easily, and I'll double the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTag"},"reviewBody":"A big hit! I omitted the ricotta, added some seasonings to the sausage mixture, and chopped the spinach before adding it to the skillet. DH really loved it. This was my first time using the \u201ccanned\u201d pizza dough, and I now wonder why I waited so long.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFish"},"reviewBody":"Can I freeze this recipe?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"These are definitely a \"keeper\" according to hubby...I did heat up some marinara sauce to dip the bites into. They would have been a little dry without, but then I like sauces and dippers. They will be made again, and I'm known as only making things once...thanks for the recipe...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePlane"},"reviewBody":"My whole family, even our 2-year-old, loves these calzones. I use a bit more mozzarella, maybe 1\/4 cup per calzone, but otherwise I follow the recipe. I make them at least 2 times a month!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeQuill"},"reviewBody":"Very good!!! Bake in a pan that has sides as it may leak juices.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCone"},"reviewBody":"Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeDucky"},"reviewBody":"These were good! Pretty easy, too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFish"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I wonder if i can freeze.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBandAid"},"reviewBody":"These calzones were really good. I did add garlic powder to the meat. Also they looked kinda dry needed sauce so I made my own by heating up 1-10 Oz. can of Ro*Tel diced tomatoes w\/habaneros, 1-8 Oz. can tomatoe sauce and 1 can 6 Oz. can tomato paste warmed on stove and sprinkled extra mozzarella cheese over the top. Added a little more heat to the dish. (I also used hot sausage). Will be making this again. Very easy dish, great for quick weekend dinners. Thanks for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"Very easy! I used turkey sausage, fat free ricotta, and added some garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano and my results were outstanding!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Very flavourful and a great way to get some dark greens into your kids diet!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBee"},"reviewBody":"very tasty and easy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"26276","romance_copy_dek":"These comforting calzones are perfect for quick meals\u2014or even midnight snacks. 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