Venison Stromboli Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1 pound ground venison
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons prepared Italian salad dressing, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Spaghetti sauce, warmed, optional

Directions

• Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook venison, onion, green pepper and mushrooms in oil until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in Italian seasoning; set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, punch dough down. Roll out each loaf into a 16-in. x 8-in. rectangle; cut in half widthwise. Brush 1/2 tablespoon Italian dressing over each square to within 1 in of edges. On half of each square, mound a fourth of the venison mixture, cheddar cheese, mozzarella and pepperoni. Fold dough over filling and seal edges well.
• Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Slice; serve with spaghetti sauce if desired. Yield: 4 loaves (1-2 servings each).

Venison Stromboli published in Taste of Home June/July 2001, p60