BISCUIT PIZZA CASSEROLE

(my son's most picky friend requested this recipe so his mom could make it! From momswhothink.com)

3 ⅓ cups Bisquick

1 cup milk

2 cans (8 oz each) pizza sauce (2 cups)

1 package (8 oz) sliced pepperoni

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms.

3. Drop half of dough by spoonfuls evenly over bottom of baking dish (dough will not completely cover bottom of dish).

4. Drizzle 1 can pizza sauce over dough. Scatter half of the pepperoni over sauce. Top with 1 cup of the cheese.

5. Repeat layers with remaining dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese.

6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

-Lindsay

Italian Calzones

1/2 Tbsp yeast
1 c warm water
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp white sugar
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour

1 tsp olive oil
1/2 ricotta cheese
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c diced pepperoni
1/2 c sliced fresh mushrooms
2 Tbsp fresh, chopped basil (1 Tbsp dried)
1 egg, beaten

To make dough: in a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Add the oil and salt; mix in 1 cup of the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour, until dough is smooth and workable. Knead dough on lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl containing 1 tsp Olive oil, then flip the dough, cover and let rise for 40 minutes or until almost doubled.
For filling: While dough is rising, combine the ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and basil leaves in large bowl. Mix well, cover and refrigerate to chill.
Preheat oven to 375. When dough is ready, punch down and separate into 2 equal parts. ?Roll parts out into thin circles on lightly floured surface. Fill each circle with 1/2 of the cheese/meat filling and fold over, securing edges by folding in and pressing with a fork. Brush the top of each calzone with egg and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. I sometimes serve with marinara for dipping, but it's just as good without. Enjoy!

-Camille