Monday, September 15, 2008

Stuffed Crust Pizza Snacks

Prep Time: 25 minutes~Total Time: 45 minutes~Makes 48 appetizers

2cans (13.8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
8oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 48 cubes
48slices pepperoni (3 oz)
1/4cup olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1jar (14 oz) pizza sauce, heated

1) Heat oven to 400°F. Spray two 9-inch pie pans or one 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Remove dough from both cans. Unroll dough; starting at center, press out each dough rectangle with hands to form 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle into 24 squares.
2) Top each square with cheese cube and pepperoni slice. Wrap dough around filling to completely cover; firmly press edges to seal. Place seam side down with sides touching in sprayed pie pans.
3) In small bowl, combine oil and Italian seasoning; mix well. Drizzle over filled dough in pans. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4) Bake at 400°F. for 16 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm pizza bites with warm pizza sauce.

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