Venison Stromboli - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
    1 lb ground venison
    1 medium onion, shopped
    1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped
    4 ounces mushroom stems and pieces, drained
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon italian seasoning
    3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, divided
    1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
    1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
    6 ounces pepperoni, sliced
    1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    14 1/2 ounces spaghetti sauce (optional)
Preparation
    The dough should be 1 pound each loaves.
    The Italian dressing should be the prepared kind. The Mozzarella and Cheddar are about 4 ounces each.
    Let the dough rise until doubled in a warm place. Cook in a skillet over medium heat, venison, onion, green pepper and mushrooms in the oil. Drain and add the seasoning.
    Punch dough down on floured surface and roll into 16x8-inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise. Brush with the Italian dressing. Leave 1 inch edge. Place venison mix, cheeses and pepperoni. Fold and seal well. Place on baking sheet. Brush with rest of Dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan.
    Bake at 350\u00b0F for 30-35 minutes. It should be golden brown when done. Serve with heated sauce if using. Makes 4.

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