CAJUN SAUSAGE BREAD

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I found this fun recipe in a newspaper years ago and always serve it up for special brunches-and for my Super Bowl crowd. The spicy, stick-to-your-ribs loaf really warms folks up, and family and friends just rave about it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Crumble sausage into a large skillet; add garlic. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the onions, green pepper and jalapenos. Stir in the sausage mixture and cheese; set aside. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each loaf of dough into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Top with sausage mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting on greased baking sheets. Brush with butter. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.