MAKEOVER SAUSAGE PINWHEELS WITH HERB GRAVY

Makeover Sausage Pinwheels with Herb Gravy image

This version of a classic recipe still tastes delicious even though it cuts the fat and calories.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons minced chives, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes, divided
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, divided
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
3/4 cup buttermilk
12 ounces reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon chives, 3/4 teaspoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, seasoned salt, sugar and baking soda. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk. On a floured surface, roll or pat dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle., Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll or pat sausage into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Peel off one side of waxed paper. Place sausage side on top of dough. Peel off remaining waxed paper. Starting with the long side covered with sausage, roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seam to seal. Wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 45 minutes., Remove waxed paper; cut roll into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or golden brown., For gravy, place remaining flour in a saucepan. Gradually stir in the half-and-half, bouillon, pepper, pepper flakes and remaining chives, parsley and tarragon until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. remove from the heat; stir in remaining butter. Serve immediately with pinwheels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.