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THE NATIONS'S FUN FAMILY NEWSPAPER December 2008
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Kidsville Kitchen
Turkey Sausage Pizza
published: June 2007
By Staff Report
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June is National Turkey Month. Turkey is a nutritious food and can be much more than Thanksgiving dinner! Turkey has more protein than chicken or beef, but it is lower in fat and calories than other items in the meat group. Its also naturally low in sodium. Try this yummy sausage pizza recipe, using turkey sausage rather than beef or pork sausage. Enjoy it!


Turkey Sausage Pizza


WHAT YOU NEED:


1 lb turkey sausage
1 package (10 ounces)
refrigerated pizza crust
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups part-skim Mozarella
cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon dried
oregano


DIRECTIONS:


1. With adult help: In a large skillet,
over medium heat, cook sausage until
no longer pink; drain.
2. Prepare crust according to package directions for round pizza. Evenly spread pizza sauce over crust. Evenly sprinkle sausage over pizza sauce. Top with cheese and sprinkle with oregano.
3. With adult help: Bake in a preheated 450 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and edge of crust is lightly browned. Serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition facts: Calories 373, Total Fat 17g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 980mg, Total Carbohydrate 25g, Protein 27g.
Recipe courtesy of the National Turkey Federation,
www.eatturkey.com.
Happy Holidays!
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