Sausage Roll

This recipe won Karen Gillham of Colorado Springs, Colorado Honorable Mention in the 1996 National Sausage Month Award-Winning Recipes contest.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 (1-pound each) loaves of frozen bread dough
1 pound loose Italian sausage, cooked and drained
2 large eggs
2 heaping tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella
Marinara sauce for dipping (purchased or homemade)

Cooking Directions:

1. Roll bread dough out into a rectangular shape. Spread cooked and drained sausage onto each roll. Layer mozzarella and Parmesan over the sausage.
2. Beat eggs and pour over the cheeses.
3. Roll dough loaves up like jelly rolls and seal edges with water. Let rise for 30 minutes on a cookie sheet.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Slice and serve with warm marinara sauce.

Makes 16 to 20 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy National Hot Dog And Sausage Council.