SAUSAGE BROCCOLI BREAD

Sausage Broccoli Bread image

"My husband is in the Air Force, so we move often," relates Kelly Praska of Bellevue, Nebraska. "This lifestyle lets me make friends - and share wonderful recipes like this one - with people from all over the United States."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

Thaw dough and let rise according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the drippings, saute the broccoli, tomatoes and onion until crisp-tender; drain and cool. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each loaf of dough into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spread sausage lengthwise down the center third of each rectangle. Top with broccoli mixture and cheese. Fold the short sides in 1 in.; pinch to seal. Fold long sides over filling; pinch to seal. , Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush egg over top and sides of each loaf. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.