Pizza Bake

This one came from tasteofhome.com (with changes by me) and originally was call crock-pot pizza but I did this one in the oven to avoid cleaning cheese out of the crockpot :)

Pizza Bake

Ingredients:
1 pkg (16 oz) wide egg noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion (I didn't use this)
2 jars (26 oz each) spaghetti sauce (recipe called for one jar, definately needs two)
2 t. Italian seasoning
1 pkg sliced pepperoni, halved
3 cups (12 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups (12 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
sliced black olives to taste
mushrooms (optional, I did not use)

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion (optional) over medium heat to done, drain.

Stir together noodles, beef, pepperoni, seasoning, spaghetti sauce, black olives. Pour half of mixture in 13x9 pan, cover with 1/2 cheese; repeat layers. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes until heated thru and cheese is melted.

CROCKPOT: If you want to do this one in the crockpot, cook the noodles and beef. Add spaghetti sauce, seasoning, black olives to beef. Coat the crockpot with cooking spray. Spread a third of the meat mixture on bottom, cover with a third of the noodles and pepperoni, sprinkle a third of the cheese. Repeat layers twice. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Our Review: This was LOVED by all!! Very tasty, full of flavor.

We served this with salad and grapes.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

This recipe was adapted from one at http://www.thriftyandchicmom.com/, thanks!



BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:
2 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
2 cup barbeque sauce
chicken, cooked and cubed
3-4 cups shredded colby-jack cheese

Cook Chicken. I used leg quarters (4) and cooked them in the crock pot for 8 hours and then took the skin off and deboned.

Preheat oven to 350. Place pizza crust on baking sheets. Spread BBQ sauce on each crust and top with chicken and cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Our Review: Mike and I both thought this was very tasty. Lexy ate a few bites and said she like it. Brooke didn't care for this (she doesn't like BBQ sauce).

Easy Stromboli

This recipe is from www.pillsbury.com

Easy Stomboli

Ingredients:

1/2-1 lb. ground beef
1 can Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/2 cup pizza sauce
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped green peppers (I didn't use)
1/4 t dried Italian seasoning

Heat oven to 400. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray. Brown ground beef in skillet until done, drain.

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

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

Bake at 400 for 14 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

We served this with a salad and fruit cocktail

Our Review: This was great. Brooke said it looked and tasted like a giant pizza roll. Definately will be made again.

Pepperoni Pizza Bake

This one came from http://www.tasteofhome.com/.

Pepperoni Pizza Bake

Ingredients:

1 pkg (16 oz) wide egg noodles

2 1/4 cups pizza sauce, divided (I used one jar and it wasn't enough)

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (I used canned)

1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe black olives, drained

1 pkg (3 1/2 oz.) sliced pepperoni

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine noodles and 3/4 cup pizza sauce (I think I will double this next time). Transfer to a greased 13x9 pan. Top with remaining pizza sauce.

Layer with mushrooms, olives and pepperoni. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered at 375 for 15-18 min. or until heated through and cheese is melted. 8 servings

Our Review: This was VERY good. Before even baking it Lexy said "I smell pizza". All of really enjoyed this one, it will go into our recipe box and be made again!