SAUSAGE CRESCENT ROLLS

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I love the appetizer pigs in a blanket and thought I could turn it into an amazing breakfast dish. Boy, was I right. These are now on the menu for every family gathering. -Jimmie Harvey, Bedias, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

36 frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat just until browned, turning frequently. Cool slightly; refrigerate., Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, butter, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a 10-in. circle; cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place a sausage at wide end of each wedge; roll up from wide ends. Place point sides down, 2 in. apart, on greased baking sheets. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Beat egg white and water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.