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Cheese-Crust Chili Casserole

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 5, 2010
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Refrigerated pizza crust holds a cheesy surprise in addition to its chili-fixin' filling.

Cheese-Crust Chili Casserole

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust
  • 1 package (8 oz) string cheese
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) southwestern chili beans with cumin and cayenne in chili sauce, undrained
  • 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained (from 28-oz can)
  • 1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Unroll dough; place in greased pan. Starting at center, press out dough with hands over bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides.
  • Step 
    2
    Place string cheese, end to end, around edge of dough, cutting to fit if necessary. Reserve any remaining cheese. Fold edge of dough over cheese; pinch to seal under cheese. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Step 
    4
    Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and corn; mix well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Step 
    5
    Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Spoon bean mixture evenly into partially baked crust. Chop any reserved string cheese. Sprinkle with string cheese and Cheddar cheese.
  • Step 
    6
    Bake at 375°F 15 to 25 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

430 Calories
15g Total Fat
24g Protein
50g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
1290mg
54%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
17%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
8g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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