New York Style Italian Sausage Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. New York Style Italian Sausage
  • 1, 10 oz. Box Frozen Spinach (drained well)
  • 4 oz. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 oz. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 Egg (beaten)
  • 2, 1 lb. Loaves Bridgeford Frozen Dough
  • 1 Egg White (for wash)

Procedure

  • Remove bread dough from freezer and thaw completely.

  • Brown the sausage in a frying pan, drain and set aside until cool.

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl, add the beaten egg and mix thoroughly.

  • Roll dough on floured board into a rectangular shape approximately 1/2 inch thick.

  • Spread mixture evenly over the dough to within 1/2 inch from the edges and jelly roll tightly, remembering to tuck in the ends.

  • Beat egg white with 1 tablespoon water and coat the dough (this will ensure a nice brown color).

  • Bake at 325o for approximately 45 minutes.

  • Cool on a wire rack.

  • This is a great hors d’oeuvre or a light lunch or dinner when served with salad!