Stromboli

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 (13.8-oz.) can Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/4 cup pizza sauce
4 oz (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped green and/or red bell pepper, if desired
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown ground beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Set aside.

2. Unroll dough; place on sprayed cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough with hands to form 12x8-inch rectangle.

3. Spread sauce over dough to within 2 inches of long sides and 1/2 inch of short sides. Place cooked ground beef lengthwise down center, forming 3-inch-wide strip and to within 1/2 inch of short sides. Top with cheese, bell pepper and Italian seasoning. Fold long sides of dough over filling; press edges to seal.

4. Bake at 400°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Pizza Cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 can (8oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup pepperoni (sliced into 4 pieces)
1/2 cup Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 F. Spray regular size muffin pan with cooking spray. Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Press into muffin cups.

In a small bowl, mix sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage and cheese. Spoon about 2 tablespoons mixture into each dough-lined cup; sprinkle each with additional cheese.

Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from cups and serve.