Calzone Pinwheels
Ingredients:
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, Italian seasoning and salt. Stir in the mozzarella chesse, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, and onion.
3. Seperate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations.
4. Spread cheese mixture over each rectangle to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into four slices.
5. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Serve warm with pizza or marinara sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield: 16 appetizers
