Breakfast Sausage Bread

This sausage bread roll recipe is a holiday tradition in countless households across the country. Enjoyed on Christmas morning, Thanksgiving Day breakfast and many other occasions, it will likely become a tradition in your home as well.

While sausage stuffed bread may intimidate the amateur cook, don’t worry: this sausage bread roll recipe is quite easy to follow. The secret is using premade frozen white bread dough. If you can do a bit of sautéing and a bit of rolling, you have got this recipe well in hand.

Sausage Bread Ingredients

• Frozen white bread dough: The store-bought frozen white bread dough makes this recipe a breeze to prepare. Make sure it is fully thawed before you commence the cooking.
• Mild pork sausage: Use a 1/2 pound of mild pork sausage for this tasty sausage bread.
• Spicy pork sausage: To keep things interesting, we will be using 1/2 pound of bulk spicy pork sausage, as well.
• Fresh mushrooms: This recipe calls for diced fresh mushrooms, with basic white mushrooms working best.
• Chopped onion: A yellow onion or white onion are both fine and add their distinct flavor to the dish.
• Eggs: Eggs work in multiple ways in this recipe, binding the sausage mixture and aiding in browning the bread.
• Mozzarella cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese brings the deliciousness to this recipe.
• Dried basil: Dried basil adds a wonderful earthiness to this bread.
• Dried parsley flakes: The parsley flakes further enhance the herbal profile of the bread.
• Dried rosemary: Note that the dried rosemary should be crushed as finely as possible, as it can be a bit tough.
• Garlic powder: Don’t use more than the recommended teaspoon of garlic powder, as it is such a potent flavoring agent.

Directions

Step 1: Let the dough rise and cook the sausage, mushroom and onions

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Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F and then, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium-high heat until the sausage is no longer pink. Break up the sausage into crumbles as it cooks; the process will take six to eight minutes. Then drain off the excess fat and liquid and transfer the cooked mixture to a bowl to cool.

Step 2: Prepare the filling, then form the rolled bread

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Stir two eggs, the cheese and the seasonings into the filling. Then, roll each loaf of dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread half of the sausage mixture over each rectangle to within 1 inch of the edges, then roll them up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Pinch the seams to seal the rolled bread, then place them on a greased baking sheet.

Step 3: Brush the rolls with egg, then bake the sausage bread

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In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg, then brush it over the tops of both sausage rolls. Bake the breakfast sausage bread until it’s golden brown, which will take 25 to 30 minutes. Serve it warm and enjoy.

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Sausage Bread Recipe Variations

• Skip the mushrooms: If you are not a mushroom fan, you can leave them out and add a bit more onion and sausage.
• Stick with mild sausage: You do not need to use a spicy sausage in this bread roll. It’s totally OK to stick with mild.
• Spice it up: On the other hand, if you and your family like your food spicy, add about a 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the filling.

How to Store Sausage Bread

You can store leftovers of this sausage bread recipe in airtight wrapping in the fridge for two to three days. It is best reheated back in the oven.

Can you freeze this bread?

Yes, it takes to freezing quite well in fact. Wrap it in aluminum foil, and then in an airtight wrapping, and you can freeze it for up to three months. Reheat it in the oven after letting it thaw in the fridge for several hours.

Sausage Bread Recipe Tips

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Why is my sausage bread coming out so soggy?

If the bread is soggy, then you almost certainly did not drain enough of the liquid and fat off after cooking the sausage, onions and mushrooms. To be safe, you can even dump them into a strainer and then make the transfer to the bowl.

Can I use a bread machine dough for this recipe?

By all means, you can make a homemade dough and use that. The store-bought white dough is just a way to make things easier for you.

What should I serve with these sausage rolls?

All of your favorite breakfast foods will go great with this savory treat. From omelets to home fries to fresh fruit, this sausage bread pairs well with it all.