Easy Stuffed Parmesan Pizza Crust Rolls #Recipe

Since the big game is coming up, I thought it would be a great time to share this easy to make game day recipe.  These stuffed rolls were inspired by this Stuffed Pizza Rolls recipe shared by Six Sisters Stuff.  The possibilities really seemed endless with this recipe and we enjoyed experimenting with different ingredients to bake inside the rolls.  We did make a batch with pepperoni and shredded Mozzarella inside with red sauce for dipping and our children just loved it.  For my husband and myself, we wanted something that suited our tastes better . . .

Stuffed Mushroom & Onion Parmesan Pizza Crust Rolls Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

refrigerated pizza dough

4 to 6 whole white mushrooms

1 medium yellow onion

4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp melted butter

2 tsp garlic or Italian seasoning blend

1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
butter or olive oil
nonstick cooking spray

marinara sauce (optional for dipping)

Step 1.  Preheat the oven according to the refrigerated pizza dough's package instructions.

Step 2.  Slice and sauté the mushrooms and onion in a little butter or olive olive oil.  Remove from heat and put aside.

Step 3.  Unroll the pizza dough and press (from the center outward towards the edges) until it has a uniform thickness of approximately 1/4".

Step 4.  Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the dough into squares approximately 2".

RECIPE TIP #1

You can make the squares in any size to fit your appetite.  The 2" size is easier to eat for children or for finger foods when entertaining.

Step 5.  Place a bed of shredded Mozzarella cheese onto each square.  Then top with a spoonful of onions and mushrooms.

Step 6.  Bring the four corners of a pizza dough square together with the filling inside.  Then pinch the dough so that it is completely sealed, being careful not to stretch the dough out so much that it makes holes in the bottom or sides.  Repeat with the remaining pizza dough squares.

Step 7.  Spray a glass pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 8.  Place each filled ball roll into the pie pan.  Then brush the tops with a bit of melted butter.

Step 9.  Sprinkle each roll with garlic or Italian seasoning.  Then generously top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 10.  Bake rolls in the oven for approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn a nice golden brown on top.  (Baking time may vary from one oven to another.)

RECIPE Tip #2

If you are using filling that gives off moisture, like the vegetables we used, you may want to bake the rolls for slightly longer (without burning the cheese on top) to prevent the pizza dough from becoming soggy.

Step 11.  Cool for 5 minutes and serve hot either alone or with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

This recipe can really be adjusted to suit your own tastes.  For example, my husband is not a huge fan of an abundance of melted cheese, so I put less shredded cheese inside the rolls.

These stuffed rolls would be a huge hit on game day!  You could try trading our onions and mushrooms for crumbled sausage, cheddar cheese, ham and cheese, or just about anything you enjoy on a pizza or in a hot sub or calzone.  What would you put inside yours?

Bacon & Shrimp Pizza Bake plus Another Easy School Night #Recipe Using #PillsburyBiscuits

Now that school is in full swing, we have a much better idea of how our average weekday looks.  It has become very clear that home cooked dinners have become less frequent.  Our twins are in first grade and no longer get rest time in the afternoon, so they really needed to have their bedtime moved up.  On the days when we need to fit in Taekwondo, homework, dinner, and baths between the time our children get off the bus and the time they go to bed, we have to make dinner a quick one.  Rather than get takeout on those days, I would much rather have some quick home cooked meals planned, for which I can do some of the prep in advance.

Our Bacon & Shrimp Pizza Bake recipe was based on Pillsbury's Grands! Pepperoni Pizza Bake.  We actually made both for dinner earlier this week.  Our children love pepperoni pizza, so I knew the Pepperoni Pizza Bake recipe would be hit with them.  I, on the other hand, prefer other toppings on my pizzas, so I made a variation of the recipe by Pillsbury.

Recipe #1:  Grands! Pepperoni Pizza Bake

INGREDIENTS:

1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle refrigerated original biscuits
Approximately 8 oz of pizza sauce
1 (8oz) bag shredded mozzarella cheese
16 slices pepperoni (1-1/2 inch diameter)

Step 1.  Preheat oven at 375°F.

Step 2.  Grease a 13" x 9" glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3.  Separate the biscuits and cut each into 8 pieces.

Step 4.  In a large mixing bowl, toss the cut dough pieces in the pizza sauce and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 5.  Spoon the coated biscuit pieces into the baking dish and position the pieces in a single layer.

Step 6.  Add a single layer of pepperoni on top of the dough pieces.  (If you are a pepperoni-lover, you can add a bit more.)

Step 7.  Evenly sprinkle the second half of the shredded mozzarella over the pepperoni.

Step 8.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese has started to brown.

Step 9.  Cut into 6 to 8 pieces and serve while warm.

Recipe #2:  Bacon & Shrimp Pizza Bake

INGREDIENTS:

1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle refrigerated original biscuits
Approximately 8 oz of pizza sauce
1 (8oz) bag shredded mozzarella cheese
12 strips of bacon (cooked)
15 precooked shrimp (thawed and shelled)

Step 1.  Preheat oven at 375°F.

Step 2.  Grease a 13" x 9" glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3.  Separate the biscuits and cut each into 8 pieces.

Step 4.  Cut cooked bacon into bite size pieces and slice the shrimp lengthwise (like you would to make butterfly shrimp).  This can be done in advance.

Step 5.  In a large mixing bowl, toss the cut dough pieces in the pizza sauce and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 6.  Spoon the coated biscuit pieces into the baking dish and position the pieces in a single layer.

Step 7.  Add a single layer of shrimp on top of the dough pieces.  Then add a layer of bacon pieces on top of the shrimp.

Step 8.  Evenly sprinkle the second half of the shredded mozzarella on top of the shrimp and bacon.

Step 9.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese has started to brown.

Step 10.  Cut into 6 to 8 pieces and serve while warm.

Two of our three children had two helpings of the pepperoni dish.  You can adjust this recipe to suit your family's needs.  If you do not usually like a lot of sauce on your pizza or pasta, then I would recommend using less pizza sauce to make these recipes.  We had some of the bacon and shrimp dish leftover and I was happy to find it reheated just fine in the microwave, but you could also reheat in the oven.

For more time-saving recipes, download the Pillsbury recipe booklet.  Which Pillsbury recipe would you try first?


I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. The content and opinions expressed here are all my own and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of General Mills. Compensation was provided by General Mills via Clever Girls Collective.

Introducing the New Varieties of Red Baron Classic Crust, Fire Baked, and Deep Dish Singles Pizzas to My Family

Thank you to Red Baron for providing complimentary product samples for us to base this review upon. All opinions expressed are my own.

Red Baron pizzas have long been a favorite of my family and now they have dished out three new pizza varieties that are delicious and we had the opportunity to try them out. The new flavors are Classic Crust Hawaiian Style, Fire Baked Spicy Pepperoni (with jalapenos), and Deep Dish Singles, and all are as amazing as they sound.

Classic Crust Hawaiian Style comes topped with high quality pineapple chunks and Canadian bacon and has just the perfect amount of crispy and chewiness to make it perfect. It is sweet and salty and the flavors mingle perfectly together. My kids really loved this one, even though they were initially unsure of having pineapple on a pizza. They’ve already asked me to buy this pizza for them again. This Hawaiian-style pizza comes in regular sized and as deep dish singles.

The Fire Baked Spicy Pepperoni is my new favorite pizza. This one comes on a delicious fire baked crust and is topped with spicy pepperoni, jalapenos, and chipotle sauce. This mingling of spicy flavors is fantastic! It is pretty spicy so my kids wouldn’t eat it, but my husband and I really loved it. It’s such a unique pizza and one that we are sure to buy on pizza nights in the future.

Finally, the Deep Dish singles take both the classic and new flavors and put them in a mini size that’s a perfect serving for one. Each box comes with two personal pizzas in the same flavor and you can cook them in the microwave, so it’s very convenient for on-the-go. We couldn’t find the new flavors here, so we just tried out the regular pepperoni and it was really good. My kids loved that they each got their own pizza and I loved that it was easy to cook.

You can find Red Baron pizzas at most retailers nationwide. The Classic Crust and Fire Baked full-size pizzas retail for approximately $4.50 and the Deep Dish Singles for $3.50 for a box of two.  Visit www.RedBaron.com to view all the varieties of Red Baron pizzas.

Giveaway & Review: Dr. Oetker Frozen Pizza Ristorante Prize Pack [CLOSED]

I have not kept it a secret how picky our preschool-aged twins can be when it comes to food.  They will eat one type of the same food, but not another.  This is true with the most kid-friendly foods, like macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, and even pizza.  So when we were invited to try Dr. Oetker's Pizza Ristorante, a new line of frozen pizzas in the U.S. that already sells in over 30 countries worldwide, we knew who would be the toughest critics.

Dr. Oetker's frozen pizza is available in 6 varieties . . . Pizza Mozzarella, Pizza Quatro Formaggi, Pizza Spinaci, Pizza Funghi, Pizza Vegetale, and Pizza Speciale.  We received the first two to try.  Let's see what my family thought about Dr. Oetker's pizza . . .

Both my husband and I thought the pizza and its ingredients looked surprisingly fresh for a frozen product.  We thought both the Mozzarella and the four cheese variety were delicious.  Most importantly, even though our 4 year old twins were hesitant to try this pizza because it looked different than what they were use to, when they did try it, they ate it all up without a fight.  I think the fresh ingredients and the thin crispy crust are what made this pizza a hit with my family.

I do want to point out that the suggested serving size is 1/3 of a pizza.  That may work if you were serving this pizza with other foods, such as a little pasta and some salad, but I personally would eat more than half of one pizza.  My husband would be able to eat a whole pizza by himself.  I can see 3 children sharing one pizza or a couple sharing one pizza along with a salad.

Dr. Oetker Pizza Ristorante products sell for approximately $4.99 and $5.99 each.  For the amount of convenience, quality, and taste these frozen pizzas offer, I think the price is right.  This brand of pizza is currently available in the Northeast regions of the U.S. at supermarkets, such as Roche Bros., Shaw's, Stop & Shop, Market Basket, and more.

Visit Oetker.us and TheMotherhood to find out more about this delicious pizza!

Thank you to Dr. Oetker for providing a complimentary product sample for us to base this review upon and for providing additional product for our contest prize.  This post is part of a paid campaign for TheMotherhood.com.

What you can win:
One lucky reader will receive a Dr. Oetker Prize Pack containing the following . . .

• a cooler bag
• a pizza cutter
• an apron
• an oven mitt
• Dr. Oetker Pizza Ristorante coupons

Limitations:
This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.
NOTE:  This product is currently only available in the Northeast.  Please check the store listings to be sure you will be able to redeem the coupons at a store near you.

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Leave a comment telling me which variety of Dr. Oetker pizza you would like to try the most. You MUST do this to be eligible to win this contest.

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This contest will be closed on Thursday, March 31st, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. A random number drawing will be held shortly after. The winner will be announced here and will be contact via email or through their blog. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new number will be drawn.

Good luck in the drawing!

Two Easy Recipes: Tomato & Spinach Flatbread Pizza and Breadsticks

My children have recently discovered a new favorite snack . . . flatbread crackers.  They would eat them all day everyday if they were allowed.  That is why I was extremely interested in trying the new Arnold Artisan Ovens Flatbread.  In addition to simply melting sliced cheese on them like my children requested, I tried a couple of other ways to incorporate this new flatbread into our family meals.  Below are two very easy recipes for a pizza made with fresh tomatoes and baby spinach and for Parmesan breadsticks.

Recipe:  Garlic Tomato Spinach Flatbread Pizza

INGREDIENTS:

8oz shredded Mozzarella cheese

20 grape tomatoes, sliced

dozen organic baby spinach leaves, chopped

minced garlic

basil

extra virgin olive oil

4 Arnold Artisan Ovens Savory Herb Flatbread

Step 1.  Preheat oven at 425 degrees.

Step 2.  Place pieces of flatbread on a baking sheet.  Then lightly brush the top of the flatbread with olive oil.

Step 3.  Lightly sprinkle flatbread with basil.  Then spread on minced garlic evenly, using as much or as little as you like.

Step 4.  Bake in the oven for about 2 minutes or until the flatbread just begins to brown.

Step 5.  Top hot flatbread with shredded mozzarella.  Then add the chopped baby spinach and sliced grape tomatoes.

Step 6.  Bake an additional 3 minutes or until cheese completely melts.

This recipe serves approximately 4 people . . . one personal pizza for each.  Each package of Arnold Artisan Ovens Flatbread contains 6 pieces of flatbread, so you can always prepare more in no time.

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Recipe:  Parmesan Flatbread Breadsticks

INGREDIENTS:

grated Parmesan cheese

butter or margarine

4 Arnold Artisan Ovens Original Flatbread

Step 1.  Preheat oven at 425 degrees.

Step 2.  Place flatbread on a baking sheet and slice each one into quarters lengthwise.

Step 3.  Spread softened butter or margarine evenly over the top of the flatbread.

Step 4.  Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 5.  Bake for approximately 5 minutes or until flatbread is nicely browned.

We served our breadsticks with pasta salad, but they can go with most kinds of pasta, soup, green salads, and more.

Thank you to Arnold Products for providing complimentary product samples for us to use in these recipes.

My Photos (W/E 2-26-11)

I took some great photos of the children yesterday.  Sometimes it is like pulling teeth to get them to just be themselves.  Other times, they are in the right mood and things just click.  Yesterday was one of those days.  The last photo reminds me of how much our three really love each other even though they fight like cats and dogs sometimes.

"Adoration"

"Fresh"

"Cracking Himself Up"

"BSF . . . Best Siblings Forever!"

Thank you for taking the time to view my photos this week! If you'd like to play along or see more great photos, stop by to see Lotus a.k.a. Sarcastic Mom.

Join Me on February 9th at 1pm EST to Chat About How to Have a Romantic Evening at Home

My husband and I have been married for over ten years and we are about to have our 16th Valentine's Day together.  As you may have guessed, the Valentine's Days with elaborate romantic plans are long gone, especially with having 3 young children.  My husband actually has to work on Valentine's Day this year and will get home right in time to put the children to bed.  So, what can we do to spend some quality time together for the last few hours of Valentine's Day?  Have any ideas?

Well, I thought maybe we could have a late dinner together.  I actually cannot remember the last time we ate dinner together alone at home.  It could very well have been at least 7 years ago.  One thing that is always more romantic is eating food that we both like and can share.  That is why Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza is the perfect sponsor for a live chat about Valentine's Day and quality Time with your loved one.  You are officially invited to join in on the text-based discussion!

What:  "Valentine's Day and Quality Time" Chat

Where:  TheMotherhood.com

When:  Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Time:  1:00pm EST

Prizes:  4 Pizza-Themed Prize Packs (Including cooler bag, pizza cutter, apron, and product coupons) will be given out throughout the chat.

Hope to see you there!

This post is part of a paid campaign brought to you by TheMotherhood.com on behalf of Dr. Oetker.

Living Green With Jerinda: Rustic Crust All-Natural Pizza Crusts

Rustic Crust makes amazing flatbread pizza crusts that taste fantastic and are so easy. The crust comes packaged ready to use, fully cooked, in a shrink-wrapped package.

We used our Ultimate Cheese and Herb crust to make an Alfredo ham and cheese pizza that was delicious! I put olive oil on the crust first, just a thin layer of it. I followed that up with organic Alfredo sauce, fresh deli ham, and an organic shredded cheese blend.

I baked it for the time indicated on the package and it was scrumptious. We all had seconds, it was that good.

My kids even ate their crust (which they never do) because it was so yummy. The crust was absolutely perfect and we will definitely be buying more of it in the future; my kids want to try it with pepperoni.

It was only moderately hard to find, our regular grocery stores didn’t carry it but I did easily find it at my favorite health food store. It is shelf-stable, not frozen, which threw me off a bit. Rustic Crust does offer an All-Natural Frozen Flatbread Pizza, but it is not available in our area yet.

Rustic Crust offers a wide variety of natural pizza products, including organic and gluten-free crusts and an all-natural pizza sauce. To view their full line of products, visit RusticCrust.com, where you can also purchase Rustic Crust products online.

Thank you to Rustic Crust for providing us with sample product free of charge to base this review upon.