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Makeover Sausage Pinwheels with Herb Gravy

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

7 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min.

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

Directions

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 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle.
Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll or pat sausage into a 14-in.

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Makeover Sausage Pinwheels with Herb Gravy (continued)

Directions (continued)

x 8-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 13-in. x 9-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. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutrition Facts: One serving (2 pinwheels with 1/4 cup gravy) equals 363 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 999 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat-free milk.