8 Dinners That Start With Refrigerated Pizza Dough

Picnic Sausage Bread
Photo: Molly

Refrigerated pizza dough is an often overlooked ingredient — or it's relegated to pizza night only — but it can be used for super quick and tasty meals. Obviously, it can easily be rolled out for your favorite homemade pizza recipes, but pizza dough can be utilized for a variety of dishes. Swirl it up with toppings for stromboli, wrap it around your favorite sandwich ingredients, or get extra unique with pizza pot pie.

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Ham and Cheese Stromboli

Ham and Cheese Stromboli
GodivaGirl

All your favorite Italian meats are layered in this tender pastry. Ham, Capacola sausage, salami, and pepperoni pack a punch of flavor.

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Picnic Sausage Bread

Picnic Sausage Bread
Molly

Four ingredients are all that's required to make this easy bread. Recipe creator Veronica suggests, "Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings in the roll!"

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Pizza Pot Pie

Pizza Pot Pie
Soup Loving Nicole

Think of this casserole as an easy spin on deep dish pizza. The dough is used for both the top and bottom crust, which is wrapped around layers of meats, veggies, and cheese.

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E-A-G-L-E-S Swirl Sandwich

E-A-G-L-E-S Swirl Sandwich
Daridog

"This is like a cross between a calzone and a Philly cheese steak sandwich," says reviewer Linda Mclean. "As far as my family is concerned it's the best of both worlds."

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Stromboli

Stromboli
gpatton921

Pizza dough's forgiving texture makes it extra easy for rolling into a stromboli. This version features ground beef, pepperoni, and ham.

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BBQ Chicken Calzones

BBQ Chicken Calzones
txwife

Get all the flavor of BBQ chicken pizza in a handheld calzone. "These were so easy to make using the already made pizza crust," says mominml. "The bacon adds a nice flavor along with the cilantro."

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Buff Chick (Buffalo Chicken Stromboli)

Buff Chick (Buffalo Chicken Stromboli)
Soup Loving Nicole

Your favorite game day appetizer has been transformed into a filling dinner. Chicken is tossed with buffalo sauce before being mixed with cream and blue cheeses, all finished with a bready wrapping over pizza dough.

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Cheesesteak Stromboli

Cheesesteak Stromboli
tcasa

Reviewer Ms. Chef Esh says, "I can't say enough about this recipe it was sooooo good! I added in some caramelized onions and mushrooms. This tasted just like a Philly Cheesesteak!"

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