PIZZA MELTS

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Pizza toppings are baked inside flaky crescent layers, and then sliced into triangles perfect for dipping in pizza sauce. Servings # 32

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
1/4 cup pizza sauce or 3 tablespoons tomato paste with basil, garlic and oregano
1 package (3.5 oz) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 cup pizza sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet.
  • If using crescent rolls: On cookie sheet, unroll 1 can of dough into 1 large rectangle. With floured rolling pin or fingers, roll or press dough into 12x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheets: On cookie sheet, unroll 1 can of dough. With floured rolling pin or fingers, roll or press dough into 12x9-inch rectangle.
  • Spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce over dough to within 1/4 inch of edges. Top with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
  • If using crescent rolls: On 14-inch length of parchment paper, unroll remaining can of dough. Press to make 12x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheets: On 14-inch length of parchment paper, unroll remaining can of dough. Press to make 12x9-inch rectangle.
  • While holding paper with dough, turn dough upside down to cover cheese. Remove paper. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand on cooling rack 5 to 10 minutes. Move to cutting board. Using pizza cutter, cut into 16 squares. Cut each square in half diagonally. Serve with 1 cup pizza sauce.

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