Waffled Pizza Bites

Name: Waffled Pizza Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 appetizers.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls; 32 slices pepperoni (about 2 ounces); 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed; Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese and basil

The whole family will love this playful twist on waffles. Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses are sandwiched between two layers of dough and cooked up in the waffle iron. It's like a pizza grilled cheese waffle! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
32 slices pepperoni (about 2 ounces)
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed
Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese and basil

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, basil and oregano. Separate each roll of crescent dough into two 7x6-in. rectangles; seal perforations.
Place 1 rectangle on a preheated greased 8-in. square waffle maker (dough will not cover entire surface). Layer with half the cheese mixture and half the pepperoni to 1/2 in. of edges; top with another rectangle. Bake until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Repeat.
Remove to a cutting board and cool slightly. Cut each rectangle into 4 triangles; serve warm with pizza sauce and, if desired, toppings.