PIZZA SNAKE

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"Once your snake is filled, rolled and shaped, let the kids paint it. The bread will bake up colorful, yummy and just creepy enough to satisfy the boys and ghouls." -Jen Spaeth, Ozark, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
25 slices pepperoni
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Assorted food coloring
New paintbrushes

Steps:

  • Unroll the French loaf dough into a large rectangle; spread with 1 cup pizza sauce to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese and mushrooms. Cut a forked tongue from a pepperoni slice; refrigerate. Layer remaining pepperoni over cheese and mushrooms., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet and shape like an "S." Divide egg among several small bowls; tint with food coloring as desired. Paint snake as desired with egg wash., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut a small hole for the mouth; insert pepperoni tongue. Warm remaining pizza sauce; serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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