Peppy Pizza Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   Mix the meats, bread crumbs, egg, oregano leaves, salt and half of the tomato sauce.
3. 3
   Press the mixture evenly against the bottom and sides of an ungreased 10-inch pie pan.
4. 4
   Sprinkle the mushrooms and olives in the meat line pan then pour the remaining tomato sauce over the vegetables.
5. 5
   Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
6. 6
   The pepperoni gives a red-flecked appearance to the meat.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the pie with the shredded cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool for 5 minutes then cut into 6 wedges.
9. 9
   NOTE: If a 10-inch pie pan is not available, use a 9-inch one but put a pan under it to catch the run off of juices.
10. 10
    Also you can use an 8 oz can of cut green beans or whole kernel corn in place of the mushrooms if desired.