CORNBREAD PIZZA WHEELS

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This hearty, colorful snack looks like you spent a lot of time, but it's simple to make. -Patrick Lucas, Cochran, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 pizzas (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cornmeal
2 tubes (11-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated cornbread or plain twists
Shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sour cream

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add beans, tomato sauce and chili powder. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat; cool. Stir in the pimientos, chilies and cheese; set aside. , Sprinkle two greased 14-in. pizza pans with cornmeal. Pat cornbread dough into a 14-in. circle on each pan. With a sharp knife, cut a 7-in. "X" in the center of the dough. Cut another 7-in. "X" to form eight pie-shaped wedges in the center. , Spoon filling around edge of dough. Fold points of dough over filling; tuck under ring and pinch to seal (filling will be visible). , Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.