This hearty Crusty Sausage-Pepper Bread is the ultimate comfort food, combining the bold, spicy kick of hot Italian sausage with the rich creaminess of melted cheddar cheese. Freshly chopped onions, celery, green bell peppers, and jalape&# 195;±os add a vibrant crunch and aromatic depth that cuts through the richness of the meat. Using convenient frozen dough, this recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The dough is rolled out, loaded with the savory mixture, and rolled up like a jelly roll before baking to a golden brown. ItâÂÂs an easy, impressive dish that serves as a delicious main course or a substantial side to soups and stews.
Crusty Sausage-Pepper Bread
Description
This hearty Crusty Sausage-Pepper Bread is the ultimate comfort food, combining the bold, spicy kick of hot Italian sausage with the rich creaminess of melted cheddar cheese. Freshly chopped onions, celery, green bell peppers, and jalape&# 195;±os add a vibrant crunch and aromatic depth that cuts through the richness of the meat. Using convenient frozen dough, this recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The dough is rolled out, loaded with the savory mixture, and rolled up like a jelly roll before baking to a golden brown. ItâÂÂs an easy, impressive dish that serves as a delicious main course or a substantial side to soups and stews.Ingredients
Directions
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In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the sausage from the skillet and drain off excess grease.
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Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and grease two baking sheets.
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In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, grated cheddar, chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and jalapeños.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of thawed bread dough into a 9x16 inch rectangle.
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Transfer the rolled dough rectangles to the prepared baking sheets.
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Spread half of the sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border along the edges.
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Starting from the long side, roll up the dough tightly like a jelly roll.
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Brush the top of each roll with melted butter.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is golden brown and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 337.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.6g34%
- Saturated Fat 7.2g36%
- Cholesterol 53.3mg18%
- Sodium 795.6mg34%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 28.4g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
