Crusty sausage-pepper bread

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Makes 2 loaves
1poundsHot Italian sausage, casings removed
cupGrated cheddar cheese
½cupFinely chopped onion
¼cupSeeded and finely chopped green bell pepper
¼cupFinely chopped celery
2eachesJalapeno chilies, finely chopped
2eaches16 oz. loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
2tablespoons(1/4 stick) butter, melted

Directions

Cook sausage in heavy skillet over med-high heat until browned, about 5 min. Remove sausage and drain. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 2 baking sheets. Combine sausage , cheese onion, bell pepper, celery and chilies in med. bowl. Roll each dough piece out on a lightly floured surface to 9 x 16 inch rectangle. Transfer to prepared sheets. Spread half of sausage mixture evenly over each piece of dough, leaving ½ inch border. Roll up as for jelly roll starting at long side. Brush each with butter. Bake until golden brown, about 40 min.

Submitted By PAT STOCKETT On 01-14-95