A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love it, too! —Tanya Belt, Newcomerstown, Ohio
Cheesy Pepperoni Buns
Cheesy Pepperoni Buns
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 cups pizza sauce or pasta sauce
- 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 4 slices American cheese, chopped
- 12 mini buns, split
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and American cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes.
- Place buns on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Spoon meat mixture onto buns; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with additional warmed pizza sauce.
Nutrition Facts
2 open-faced sandwiches: 280 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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