HEARTY SAUSAGE LOAF

Hearty Sausage Loaf image

Finding fun and different breakfast recipes is a real challenge, so I was happy when I stumbled upon this one! Your family and friends will love the meal-in-one appeal of this breakfast loaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Allow dough to rise until nearly doubled. Meanwhile, brown sausage with garlic and fennel seed in a skillet. Drain and cool. Add eggs and cheeses; mix well. , Punch dough down and roll each loaf into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Place half of the sausage mixture on each rectangle, spreading to within 1 in. of edges. Roll jelly-roll style, starting at the narrow end. Place on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes. Brush with melted butter while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.