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Calzones with Chorizo and Kale

['1 tablespoon olive oil', '4 links fully cooked chorizo sausage (not dried, about 13 ounces), thinly sliced into coins', '8 ounces crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced', '1 large or 2 small bunches curly kale, ribs and stems removed, coarsely chopped', '1 1/4 cups marinara sauce', '1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano', '3/4 teaspoon kosher salt', '2 pounds fresh pizza dough', 'All-purpose flour (for rolling)', '1 pound shredded mozzarella (about 4 cups)', '1 large egg', '1 tablespoon milk']

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook chorizo and mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until chorizo is beginning to brown and mushrooms release their juices and then evaporate, about 10 minutes. Stir in kale, sauce, and oregano; season with salt. Cover and cook until kale is wilted, about 2 minutes. Toss to combine, then remove from heat and let cool.
Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Cut dough into 8 equal portions (each should weigh 4 oz.) and roll into balls. Working one at a time, roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 7 1/2–8"-diameter circle. Transfer 1/2 cup filling and 1/2 cup cheese to center of circle. Using a pastry brush or your finger, brush water around edges of circle, then fold dough in half over filling to create a half moon. Using a fork, press edges to seal. Transfer to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, filling, and cheese.
Whisk egg and milk in a small bowl. Brush tops of pizza pockets with egg wash.
If baking immediately, preheat oven to 350°F. If freezing to bake later, freeze on baking sheets 1 hour, then transfer to resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 3 months.
Bake pizza pockets on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets until tops are golden brown, about 30 minutes for fresh and about 40 minutes for frozen.
Filling can be made 1 day ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. Pockets can be assembled 3 months ahead; keep frozen.

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