3 1/2 oz finely chopped pepperoni
2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 tsp italian seasoning herbs
1 tsp garlic powder
Directions
Combine ingredients in bowl. In another bowl, mix 1 1/4 cup of
bisquick mix, 3/4 cup of mayonnaise. Add 1 egg. Stir well and add to
other ingredients. Take 4 pieces of pocket pita bread and slice in 8
halves. Spread ingredients over the bread. Bake at 400 degrees for
10 minutes. The finished product should look like little pizzas.
Randy Rigg
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Italian
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