CHEESY PEPPERONI BUNS

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A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love them, too! -Tanya Belt, Newcomerstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups pizza sauce or pasta sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
4 slices American cheese, chopped
12 mini buns, split
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and American cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes., Place buns on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Spoon meat mixture onto buns; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with additional warmed pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.