Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Rolls:

And I'm back for our second round of stuffed chicken!

If you haven't seen my post on Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken, you can check it out HERE.

You can't really go wrong with a good ole' pepperoni pizza.

I love pizza as much as anybody, and just thinking about all the different variations of pizza out there, is just amazing!

But sometimes, I just crave some classic thin, crispy crust, extra sauce, perfect amount of cheese, lots of pepperoni piece of pizza!!!! There is just no substitute!

You know what? I have been married for over 6 weeks, and I have yet to make a pepperoni pizza, come to think of it! Definitely adding that to the menu for next week, because now that's all I can think about!!!

Anyways!!

This recipe is in no way a substitute for an old-fashioned pepperoni pizza,

BUT

it was very, very good! We loved it!

It was so, so fun to make, and the flavors were awesome!

It's perfect as is, but it would also be fantastic to pump it up too!!

Think some spicy pepperoni, some sauted peppers, onions, mushrooms, some chopped black olives....the list could go on and on!!!

So no matter whether you're feeling classic and traditional, or adventurous, I hope you try this out!!

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup marinara sauce

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 cup chopped pepperoni

12+ whole pepperonis

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Butterfly each piece of chicken, and then pound them out to make sure it's all flat and even; set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, chopped pepperoni, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.

Divide the sauce mix between all 4 pieces of chicken. Spread out over the chicken breast, to within 1/4 inch of the edges.

Gently roll up each piece as tightly as you can, like a burrito. Secure with toothpicks.

Place, seam side down, in a greased baking dish.

Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and spread out to evenly coat each piece.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 50 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads almost 155 degrees F.

Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese, and top with whole pepperoni.

Bake for 10-12 minutes more or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks.

Serve!!!

Tater-Tot Breakfast Skillet:

My mother-in-law had this huge set of awesome cast-iron skillets that she didn't want anymore, so she gave them to me!!! I had always wanted some, but when I lived at home, we had a flat-surface stove, and whereas I LOVED that stove, you couldn't use cast-iron on them, because it's too heavy.

But! When I moved into my home now, we still have an awesome stove, but it has regular burners.

So I have lots and lots of things I want to try in these awesome skillets now!

This is the first thing that I made in them, and stay tuned, because more will definitely be coming your way!!

This was super fun, and really yummy!

Tater-Tots are always a good idea, and to use them for a crust is genius!

This recipe is really flexible too! It calls for sausage and bacon, but you could definitely just use one or the other if you prefer.

Of course, any kind of cheese you wanted to use would be fantastic!

And add whatever you want to your eggs! I threw in some diced bell peppers and onions, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

But you could add in so many different things, depending on your taste...mushrooms, spinach, jalapeno peppers, etc., etc.,....the list could go on and on!!!

I hope you give it a try, and enjoy it as much as we did!

Dad, you would love this!!! I can't wait to make it for you!

P.S.

FYI: Breakfast for dinner is what I'm all about, but this also heated up great for breakfast the next day!

1 (32 oz) bag frozen Tater Tots

6 eggs

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups shredded cheese

3/4 cup cooked, crumbled sausage

3/4 cup fried, chopped bacon

(I used a cast iron skillet for this, but I'm sure you could use any skillet or even a pie plate or something...just so it has sides, and is oven safe!)

Line the tater tots in a single layer across the bottom of a greased skillet. Then line the outside edges of the pan (which will make a double layer, just around the outside).

Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon of water.

Heat a skillet to medium heat, and scramble the eggs, cooking just until set, because they can finish cooking later. 

Remove the potatoes from the oven. Using the back of a spatula, measuring cup, glass...whatever you have that's flat, gently press the potatoes down, making a more solid, flat layer, like a crust. Make sure to get the ones on the sides too, pressing them into the side, not down. 

Sprinkle with one cup of cheese.

Add eggs and spread out as evenly as you can.

Sprinkle the sausage over the eggs, and cover with the remaining one cup of cheese.

Top with bacon.

Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Let stand 3-5 minutes before slicing.

Enjoy!!!

Bubble-Up Pizza:

My older sister used to make Bubble-Up Pizza all the time and we all loved it! Well, everyone except for mom! I have tried several different ways to make it gluten-free and it just never worked out right. Until, I have found "wonder bread"!!! The bread dough from my Monkey Bread recipe has again been put to good use and it worked perfectly for this make-over Bubble-Up Pizza! We all loved it (even mom!) and I hope you'll give it a try!  

 

 

The Dough Part:

2 & 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup tapioca starch

3 tsp. xanthan gum

1 tblsp. Rapid Rise yeast

3 tblsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix (dry)

1 tsp. baking powder

4 tblsp. butter

1/2 cup water

3/4 cup milk

1 egg, room temperature

1 tsp. cider vinegar

2 tblsp. canola oil

1 tsp. vanilla

 

The Pizza Part:

1 & 1/2 cups pizza sauce

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 cup quartered pepperoni slices

2 & 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

 

1. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix all the dry ingredients from the "dough" list, until well combined. Set aside.
3. Put water and butter in a glass measuring cup and microwave just until the butter has melted. Remove from microwave and stir. Add milk, stir. Add egg, cider vinegar, oil and vanilla; whisk to combine.
4. With the stand mixer running (using the paddle attachment), pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Scrap down the bowl if you need to. Allow to mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.

5. Mix together the pizza sauce, garlic, pepperoni and 1 & 1/2 cups cheese in a large, preferably rectangle container (this allows the dough to be spread out more, rather than stacked on top each other, which makes them squish together, and you don't really want that.).

6. Form the dough into 3/4″ balls (I just used a cookie scoop) and place in the container. Stir very gently (so you don't tear the balls apart) until they are evenly coated in the sauce.
7. Pour gently into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. If you want to bake it now, you may go ahead and follow the remaining steps. You can also cover the dish with it's lid or plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator over-night or until you are ready to bake it. Follow the remaining steps.
9. Allow the dough to rise for 20-30 minutes in a warm, draft-free place, covering the dish with a clean dish towel.
10. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until dough is no longer "doughy" when a ball of dough is pulled apart. Carefully remove from the oven.
12. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve and Enjoy!

 

Note:

-The Rapid Rise Yeast is very important here. Don't use Active Dry, or it will not rise at all. 

-Sometimes we like to prepare this up to step 8 earlier in the day, then later in the afternoon/evening continue with the remaining steps. This way, a lot of the mess and time is out of the way!

Dessert Pizza:

OH MY GOODNESS!!!

I knew from the moment I first saw this recipe that it would be amazing!! And I was RIGHT!

Luckily, we tried it with blueberry pie filling, and since there is some people in our family who hate blueberries, there was that much more for the rest of us who love them!

I sure you hope give it try!!

1 Pizza Crust, baked until just golden brown (click here for my super easy recipe)
1 (21 oz.) can Pie filling of your choice
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tblsp. cinnamon

Glaze:
1/2 cup powder sugar
1 tbls. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Spread pie filling on pre-made pizza crust. In small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Mix (with your hands is the best way) until it's all combined and crumbly. Sprinkle over pie filling. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown and a little crispy. Remove from the oven. Let cool just long enough to make your glaze. Combine the powder sugar, milk and vanilla. Whisk together until no lumps appear. If it's too thick to drizzle, add a little more milk just a few drops at a time, until you get the consistency that you want. Drizzle over the pizza. Slice and Serve!!!

Note:
-It's best if you only bake your pizza crust until it is just golden brown. That way, it doesn't get super crispy while your baking the topping!
-We tried it with blueberry pie filling, but apple, peach, cherry, etc...they would all be great! And you can always do like we did...make it something that no one but you likes, and then you can have it all to yourself (it's their fault for being so picky, anyways, right?)!!!!!
-While this is a "dessert" (at least that's what the title says), I actually had some of the leftovers for breakfast.................I'll let you make that call!!!

Cinnamon Bun Pizza:

If you haven't been gluten-free for your whole life, then you might remember going to Pizza Hut and eating their cinnamon sticks (that was my favorite part of pizza hut!). Wow, did I miss those!!! That is until I made these. They are super easy and SUPER yummy!! We've had them two weeks in a row!

I hope you give them a try, because I know you'll love them!



1 batch Pizza Crust (click here for my super easy recipe)
1 tblsp. melted butter
2 tblsp. sugar
1 & 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup powder sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 & 1/2 tsp. milk

Prepare and bake pizza according to the instructions. Immediately when it comes out of the oven, spread the butter across the entire crust (a pastry brush works the best for this) and then cut the crust into strips. Return to the oven for about 3 minutes to let the butter melt into the crust. Meanwhile, whisk together the powder sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth; set aside. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the crust. Drizzle the icing over the whole thing.  Serve!!!

Shrimp Pizza:

My dad absolutely loves seafood and my mom absolutely hates it! I happen to love it as well, so when my dad and I saw a similar recipe to this in a cookbook, we knew we had to try it!!! It was Christmas Day when we found the recipe while visiting my grandma. Lucky for us, our grocery store was open on Christmas Day, so we found all the ingredients and went straight home to try it! It was instant success and we've made it numerous times since then! I hope you will give it a try!

2 (4 oz.) packages ready-to-eat frozen Salad Shrimp
1 can crabmeat (found with the canned tuna)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tblsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large pizza crust, pre-baked (click here for recipe)

Mix together mayonnaise and seasoning. Spread over pizza crust (crust can be warm or cool).
Place shrimp in a strainer. Rinse with cool water until thawed. Place on paper towels and pat dry. Sprinkle the shrimp evenly over the entire crust. Place crabmeat in a strainer. Using a fork, stir and break up the crabmeat, getting rid of as much of the water as you possibly can. Sprinkle over the shrimp. Top with cheese. Bake at  425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until crust and toppings are warm and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional Old bay seasoning, if desired. Serve!!!!!