COLORADO CALZONES 
1 loaf frozen white or French bread dough
1 egg white or butter

SPINACH FILLING:

6 oz. center cut bacon, chopped
1/2 c. chopped onion
10 oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

ITALIAN SAUSAGE FILLING:

1 lb. mild Italian sausage
1 c. shredded provolone cheese
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Dash dried basil
Dash of salt
Dash fresh ground pepper
Dash dried rosemary

Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Prepare filling and spread over dough. Roll up and pinch sides and long edge. Place rolled loaf on greased cookie sheet, seam side down. Glaze with egg white or butter before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.

For Spinach Filling: In skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain grease. Add spinach, garlic salt and cook several minutes. Stir in cheese; mix well.

For Sausage Filling: Cook sausage and drain. Combine sausage, cheeses, basil, salt, pepper and rosemary; mix well. Use your imagination for other fillings. Even leftovers work great.

 

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