Stromboli Ring

Name: Stromboli Ring
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 large eggs, divided use; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; Marinara sauce, warmed, optional

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs, divided use
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Marinara sauce, warmed, optional

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, one egg and Italian seasoning.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x6-in. rectangle. Spoon sausage mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
3

Place seam side down on a greased
4

; 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.
5

Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
6

Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.