Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) pizza sauce
  • 1 (11 oz.) can Pillsbury refrigerated crusty French loaf
  • 8 oz. (2 c.) shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. sliced pepperoni
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • pizza sauce

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Spray 9-inch glass pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Brown ground beef and onion in medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
  • Drain.
  • stir in 8 ounces pizza sauce until well mixed.
  • Carefully unroll dough in sprayed pie pan so edges extend over sides.
  • Pat dough in bottom and sides of pan, leaving dough extended over sides.
  • Spoon ground beef mixture into crust.
  • Top with half cheese, pepperoni and remaining cheese.
  • In small bowl, slightly beat egg and water.
  • Fold extended edges of dough up and over filling.
  • Seal all edges.
  • Brush crust with egg mixture. Bake 38 to 48 minutes.
  • Cool 15 minutes.