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Sausage Stromboli

Sausage Stromboli
"I can't make this scrumptious hot sandwich often enough for my family," notes Julie LeBar from Garden Grove, California.
12 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 25 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons whipped chive and onion cream cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • Fennel seed

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5
  • minutes. Add the oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 2 cups flour; beat until
  • smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5
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Sausage Stromboli (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover
  • and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium
  • heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce,
  • green pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper and remaining salt;
  • set aside. Punch dough down.
  • On a large greased baking sheet, roll dough into an 18-in. x 12-in.
  • oval. Spread sausage mixture lengthwise down the center.
  • Combine the sour cream and cream cheese; spread over sausage mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheeses. Fold one long side of dough over filling.
  • Fold other long side over the top; pinch seam and ends to seal. With
  • a sharp knife, cut slits in top of dough. Cover and let rise until
  • doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Brush top with egg white; sprinkle with fennel seed. Bake at 400°
  • for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. let stand for 10 minutes
  • before slicing. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 322 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 377 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.
Wine: Sweet Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.
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