STRING CHEESE STUFFED-CRUST PIZZA

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There's no pizza delivery in our rural community, so I rely on this recipe instead. The edges of the no-fail homemade crust are filled with string cheese, and the hearty toppings can be varied to suit your preference. Try the dough for making breadsticks or bread bowls.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cornmeal
4 ounces string cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, yeast, sugar and salt., In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to the dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal over a greased 14-in. pizza pan., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to prepared pan, letting dough drape over the edge. Cut string cheese in half lengthwise; place around edge of pan. Fold dough over string cheese; pinch to seal. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes., Combine pizza sauce and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; spread half over crust. Sprinkle with beef mixture and mushrooms; cover with remaining pizza sauce mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses and remaining Italian seasoning. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 877 calories, Fat 39g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 50g protein.