Pizza Pot Pies

Ingredients

1 pound Lean or regular ground beef

1 medium Onion, chopped (about ½ cup)

1 small Green bell pepper, chopped (about ⅓ cup)

1 can (8-oz) pizza sauce

1 can (4-oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

1 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese (4-oz)

1 cup Bisquick original baking mix

1/4 cup Boiling water

Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Italian seasoning, if desired

Preparation

HEAT oven to 375 deg. Grease four 10- to 12-ounce casseroles.

COOK ground beef, onion and bell pepper in 10-inch skillet, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in pizza sauce and mushrooms.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon 1/2 of beef mixture into casseroles. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese on each. Spoon remaining beef mixture over cheese.

MIX baking mix and boiling water; beat vigorously 20 seconds. Turn dough onto surface dusted with baking mix; gently roll in baking mix to coat.

Shape into ball; knead about 10 times or until smooth. Divide dough into 4 balls. Pat each ball into circle the size of diameter of casserole. Cut out desired shapes from dough with small cookie cutters if desired. Place each circle on beef mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and ltalian seasoning. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until very light brown. 4 servings.