Bob's Meat

1. 1

   Remove package of puff pastry from freezer 2 hours before cooking time.

2. 2

   Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit edged cookie sheet.

3. 3

   Poke paper with shark knife to provide drainage.

4. 4

   Fry bacon until crisp.

5. 5

   Drain.

6. 6

   Cool and crumble.

7. 7

   Combine bacon, onion and mushrooms in a large bowl.

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   Add cold, uncooked sausage meat to bowl and mix well.

9. 9

   Roll out puff pastry to edges of floured paper.

10. 10

    Spread the meat mixture down the middle of the pastry.

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    Sprinkle with pepper.

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    Cut the exposed pastry on each long side into 1 inch strips about 3 inches deep.

13. 13

    Fold each end up over filling, then lay the strips from each side alternately over the top to produce a braided effect.

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    Brush pastry with beaten egg.

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    Bake on paper on rack on cookie sheet at 375 F for about 1 1/4 hours.

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    Alternatively if you want to cut the time down you can brown the meat, onion and mushrooms and then assemble.

17. 17

    Bake at 400 F for 15 min and then at 375 F for 20 minute.

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    You can add peppers if you want as well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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