Easy Crescent Pizza Bake

 

Ingredients

1 can ( 8 oz ) refrigerated original crescent rolls (8 count) 

1 lb. lean ( at least 80% ) ground beef

1 C pizza sauce

1/2 C chopped green bell pepper (optional) 

1 C shredded mozzarella  cheese (4 oz)

25 slices pepperoni 

fresh basil or oregano, if desired 

Directions

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place in ungreased 9 in square pan or 10-in pie plate. Press in bottom and up the sides to form a crust. 

2) In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pizza sauce and bell pepper (if using); simmer 5 minutes. Spoon beef mixture in crust-lined pan ; sprinkle with cheese. Top with pepperoni. 

3) Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve topped with basil. 

Prep: 25 minutes

Cook: 17 minutes

Total: 46 minutes

Serves: 6