Easy Calzone Rolls -- $1.10 (two slices)

An easy and economical alternative to take-out pizza, this dish is cheap, yummy and fun to make with kids. Skip the grated cheese and buy a less expensive block. The kids can do the grating while you slice up the meats.

By Anne Coleman

 

 

Here's a kid-pleasing favorite that's not too hard on the budget. Even with less meat than a traditional calzone, there's still plenty of flavor and all for about $1.10 per serving (2 slices).

Ingredients

• 2 loafs frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 pound sliced ham
• 1/2 pound sliced hard salami
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup jarred marinara sauce

Directions

1. Roll each loaf of dough into a rectangle about 8 inches by 12 inches.
2. Layer ham and salami down the center of each rolled loaf lengthwise.
3. Top meats with 1 cup shredded mozzarella for each roll.
4. Fold short ends of each loaf in about 1/2 inch and seal. Roll from the long sides and pinch well to seal the entire loaf. You should have 2 long rolls.
5. Bake, seam side down on a greased baking sheet in a 375 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cut each roll into 8 slices and serve with marinara for dipping.