Recipe: Waffled Pizza Dippers

Waffled Pizza Dippers

1 3/4 cups (7 ounces) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 cans (8-ounce each) Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce
32 small slices (2 1/2 ounces) pepperoni

Heat waffle maker with 8-inch square cooking surface on Medium-High heat setting.

In medium bowl, mix both cheeses, basil and oregano; set aside.

In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat pizza sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Place in small serving bowl.

Unroll both cans of dough onto work surface. Separate each crosswise, making 4 (7x6-inch) rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.

Place 1 dough rectangle on bottom surface of heated waffle maker, being careful not to open up perforations. Quickly sprinkle 1 cup cheese mixture evenly on top of dough. Place 16 slices of pepperoni evenly over cheese mixture. Top with another dough rectangle; close waffle maker.

Bake 2 to 3 minutes or until sandwich is golden brown. With pancake turner, remove from waffle maker; place on cutting board. Cool 30 seconds before cutting.

Cut into 4 square sandwiches or 8 triangular snacks. Repeat with remaining dough, cheese mixture and pepperoni. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

Servings: 8
Patty Knighton, San Diego, California
America's Greatest Cheese Recipe Award Finalist
41st Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, 2004
Source: American Dairy Association