Drew’s Kitchen- Back-to-school Sausage-Tater Crescent Pizza

New Button DrewRestOfNewsletterThe kids just started back to school, meaning a welcome respite for parents.  Drew brings you a recipe that’s easy enough not to disturb your peace and quiet, but that will keep the kids interested in the lunchroom throughout the year…

Back-to-school Sausage-Tater Crescent Pizza

Ingredients: 

  • 1 pkg (12 oz) bulk pork sausage
  • 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
  • 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp milk

Preparation:

  1. Heat oven to 375°. Crumble sausage into 8-inch skillet.  Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink.
  2. If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 4 rectangles.  Place in ungreased 13×9 inch pan.  Press over bottom and ½ inch up sides to form crust; firmly press perforations and edges to seal.  If using dough sheet:  Unroll dough.  Place in ungreased 13×9 pan.  Press over bottom and ½ inch up sides to form crust.
  3. Spoon sausage evenly over crust. Sprinkle with potatoes and cheese.  Beat eggs in medium bowl.  Add remaining ingredients; mix well.  Pour over cheese in crust.
  4. Bake 18-23 minutes or until center is set and edges are deep golden brown. If desired, serve with salsa.  Cover and refrigerate any remaining pizza.

Prep time 0:15, Total time: 0:40, Serves 6

Original recipe by Suzie Watts, winner Pillsubury Bake-Off 1974

 

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