Stromboli Ring

An attractive, delicious Stromboli in a ring shape from Taste of Home. Sure to be a winner at your next get together, made easy with frozen bread dough, though I think I'll make my own. When made it I did sprinkle a handful of Mozzarella cheese on top before rolling. Prep time does not include rising

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 Ring

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground Italian sausage
• 1 1⁄2 cups mozzarella cheese or 6  ounces mozzarella cheese
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1  lb  frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1  tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
•  marinara sauce, warmed (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in cheese, one egg and Italian seasoning.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spoon sausage mixture over dough to within 1/2 inches of edges.
4. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
5. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals.
6. Beat remaining egg; brush over dough.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
8. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
9. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.