CHEESY PEPPERONI BUNS

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A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love them, too! -Tanya Belt, Newcomerstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 280 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

kitso denzel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the buns turned out perfectly. They were soft, fluffy, and cheesy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Kleptoz2
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These buns were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Nyaradzo Dube
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I made these buns for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them.


Emam Hosen Emon
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These buns were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Wendymbassett Bassett
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The recipe was easy to follow and the buns turned out great! I would recommend using a little less salt next time.


Eddie Coehlo
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These buns were a little too greasy for my taste, but they were still tasty.


Peter Anthony
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I've made these buns several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks, parties, or just a quick and easy snack.


Raja Idress
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Delicious! I made these for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them.


Hafjee Sagra
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These buns were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and they were a huge success. My kids loved them and they were a great addition to our lunch.


Ramdiyal ram
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The cheesy pepperoni buns were a hit with my family and they disappeared quickly. The dough was soft and fluffy, the cheese was gooey and flavorful, and the pepperoni added a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be