Muffin-Cup Cheddar Beef Pies

Talk about something they'll gobble up:
(makes 20 pies)

2 loves (1 lb. each) frozen bead dough
2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey*, or chicken*, or pork sausage*)
1 can (8 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1&1/4 cups shredded sharp* cheddar cheese
1&1/2 t. Italian seasoning
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. sea* salt
1/4 t. pepper
Marinara* sauce, warmed

Let dough stand at room temp. 30 mins. or until softened. Preheat oven to 350. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over med. heat 12-15 mins. or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in mushrooms, cheese, and seasonings. Divide each loaf into 10 portions; roll each into a 4" circle. Top with 1/4 cup filling; bring edges of dough up over filling and pinch to seal. Place meat pies in greased muffin cups, seam side down. Bake 20-25 mins. or until golden brown. Serve with sauce.

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MM