Ingredients
1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
1 cup prepared pizza sauce
1 can green giant sliced mushrooms, drain, ed (4.5 o
1 can pillsbury refrigerated all ready pi, zza crust (10 oz)
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat oven to 425'F. Grease 12" pizza pan or 13x9" pan. Unroll dough
and place in greased pan; starting at center press out with hands.
Bake at 425'F. for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Brown ground beef in medium skillet; drain. Stir in pizza sauce and
mushrooms. Spoon hamburger mixture over partially baked crust;
sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425'F. for 10-15 minutes or until deep
golden brown.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Italian; Mushroom; Pasta; Pizza
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