Cheesy Sausage Stromboli

Name: Cheesy Sausage Stromboli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°); 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (120° to 130°); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 pounds bulk pork sausage; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3 large eggs, divided use; 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

I've had a hundred requests for this recipe over the years. Perfect for brunch or as an evening snack, this sausage-filled bread is not tricky to make—and I never have to worry about storing leftovers! —Vada McRoberts, Silver Lake, Kansas

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 large eggs, divided use
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add water, milk and butter; beat on low until well combined.
2. Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain and cool. Stir in the mozzarella, 2 eggs and basil; set aside.
4. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll 1 portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle on a greased baking sheet. Spoon half of the sausage mixture lengthwise down 1 side of rectangle to within 1 in. of edges.
5. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Cut 4 diagonal slits on top of stromboli. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Beat remaining egg; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
6. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Slice; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 370 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.