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Mini Sausage Bundles

1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
12 whole chives, optional

Crumble the sausage into a large nonstick skillet; add onion, red
pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer
pink; drain. Stir in cheese; cool slightly. Place one sheet of
phyllo dough on a work surface; coat with cooking spray. Cover with a
second sheet of phyllo: coat with cooking spray. (Until ready to use,

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keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to
prevent drying out.) Cut widthwise into three 4-in. strips,
discarding trimmings. Top each with 2 rounded tablespoons of sausage
mixture; fold bottom and side edges over filling and roll up. Repeat
with remaining phyllo and filling. Place seam side down on an
ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 5-6 minutes or until
lightly browned. Tie a chive around each bundle if desired. Serve
warm.

Yield: 1 dozen.