Stuffed Pizza Roll

Allow me to unashamedly announce that Hot Pockets are the bomb.  I know processed food is a sin in the food community. I know scrutinizing eyes fall upon me when opening the freezer case containing Hot Pockets. And, yes, I know the Jim Gaffigan joke:


"I was looking at a box of hot pockets and they have a warning on the side. It's like 'Warning! You just bought Hot Pockets! Hope you're drunk or heading home to a trailer! You hillbilly, enjoy the next NASCAR event!'"

It's hard to resist their crispy outside (thanks to the microwave sleeve!) and cheesy, gooey inside that comes in a variety of flavors.  But with a little experimentation, it's easy to create a similar result. And you can add way more cheese and any other ingredients your heart desires. Jim Gaffigan doesn't know what he's missing out on. 


Stuffed Pizza Roll   Serves: 1
1 (unsliced) sub roll
1/4 cup marinara sauce
2 T. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 t. italian seasoning
1 t. olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2.) Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden. Remove and set aside.
3.) Using a knife, carefully hollow out the inside of the sub roll. Leave a bit of bread around the edges so the sauce doesn't soak through the sandwich. 
4.) In a small bowl, stir cheese, italian seasoning, marinara, and salt and pepper together. Add the cooled mushrooms (so the cheese doesn't melt). Spoon the mixture into the hollowed out roll. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the bread is golden and cheese melts.