Sausage Brunch Braid

J9's Note:

This is great when friends are coming over or when ever. Serve with fruit and you have a complete meal.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 12 ounces bulk pork sausage
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped green pepper
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese , cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
• 1 egg , lightly beaten

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a skillet cook, sausage, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, drain.
3. Add cream cheese, green onions and parsley.
4. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted, set aside.
5. Unroll crescent dough on a greased baking sheet, press perforations together.
6. Roll in to an 12x10 rectangle.
7. Spoon mixture within 3 inches of sides and 1 inch of ends.
8. On each long side cut 3/4 in wide strips.
9. Starting on one end, fold alternating strips at an angle, forming a braid.
10. Brush dough with egg and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Reviews

[Kim127]

Very tasty treat! I did leave out the green pepper since I don't really care for them, but other than that, I followed the recipe. It was very easy to make and it looked great too. I cooked it for just under 20 minutes.

[DeniseBC]

I had this recipe from a magazine years ago and had lost it. Made again today for a trial run before making for brunch tomorrow at church. It's as good as I remembered! Don't be tempted to use more than the 12oz of sausage or you wind up with the bread spread too thin. I also used red pepper instead of green; we like the flavor better. Impressive looking easy brunch item! Thanks for posting J9!!

[Chef #1094755]

Awesome Christmas brunch at the work place. Everyone raved it was the first item eaten. Thanks from the Fire guys in Texas.