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Sausage Sandwich Squares

Sausage Sandwich Squares
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
12-15 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

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 Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • 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.
  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer
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Sausage Sandwich Squares (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • pink; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the 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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread sausage evenly
  • over the crust. Top with peppers and onion. Sprinkle with mozzarella
  • cheese. Roll out remaining dough to fit pan; place over cheese and
  • seal the edges.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg and water. Stir in the remaining
  • ingredients. Brush over dough. Cut slits in top. Bake at 400°
  • for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares. Yield:
  • 12-15 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 290 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 458 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 15 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
© Taste of Home 2013