SAUSAGE SANDWICH SQUARES

Sausage Sandwich Squares image

As Sunday school teachers, my husband and I often host youth groups, so I dreamed up this "handy" recipe to feed some hungry teenagers. They loved this pizza-like sandwich and still request it when they visit. -Mary Merrill, Bloomingdale, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes. , Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In drippings, saute peppers and onion until tender; drain. , Press half of the dough onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread sausage evenly over crust. Top with peppers and onion. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Roll out remaining dough to fit pan; place over cheese and seal edges. , In a small bowl, beat egg and water. Stir in remaining ingredients. Brush over dough. Cut slits in top. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.