SAUSAGE CHEESE OLIVE LOAVES

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A friend once treated us to one of these attractive rings, and it was so good I asked for the recipe. This hearty bread is perfect for any occasion. -Shana Bailey, Tulia, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1 pound bulk mild pork sausage
1 pound bulk sage pork sausage
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (6 ounces) ripe olives, drained and sliced
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Thaw bread dough on a greased baking sheet according to package directions; let rise until nearly doubled. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork sausages until no longer pink; drain. Place in a large bowl. Add kielbasa, cheeses and olives; set aside. , Roll each loaf into a 17x9-in. rectangle. Spread a third of the sausage mixture on each rectangle to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seams; place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Form each into a circle; pinch ends together to seal. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter while warm. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.