Surprise Sausage Bundles

Name: Surprise Sausage Bundles
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, diced; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix; 2 large eggs; 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°); 2 tablespoons butter, softened; Poppy seeds

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 16 servings.

Kielbasa and sauerkraut star in a tasty filling for these scrumptious stuffed rolls, which make a great dinner with soup or salad. My family also loves leftover bundles right out of the refrigerator for a quick lunch. —Barb Ruis, Grandville, Michigan

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
2 large eggs
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Poppy seeds

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the sauerkraut, sausage, brown sugar, garlic salt, caraway and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add bacon. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine contents of the roll mix and its yeast packet. Stir in one egg, water and butter to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover dough with a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Divide dough into 16 pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a 4-in. circle. Top each with 1/4 cup filling. Fold dough around filling, forming a ball; pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap that has been coated with cooking spray. Let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
4. Beat remaining egg; brush over bundles. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 350° for 16-17 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 233 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.