QUICK PIZZA ROLLS

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This is a great way to make pizzas for a slumber party or movie night. We love that you can individually thaw and bake them one at a time. -Debbie Gray, Gilbert, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 French rolls
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through., Cut 1/4 in. off the top of each roll; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of roll, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Fill each roll with 1/2 cup meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses. Replace bread tops., Place desired amount of sandwiches on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Individually wrap remaining sandwiches tightly in foil; freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sandwiches: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Place foil-wrapped sandwiches on baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.