Sausage-Stuffed Slithery Snakes Recipe

Name: Sausage-Stuffed Slithery Snakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 4 cups (1 pound) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large egg yolks; 4 drops each red, yellow and green food coloring, optional; 4 pitted ripe olives; 2 roasted sweet red pepper strips

Servings: persons

2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups (1 pound) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
2 large egg yolks
4 drops each red, yellow and green food coloring, optional
4 pitted ripe olives
2 roasted sweet red pepper strips

1
Thaw bread dough according to package directions; let rise until doubled.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the spinach, cheeses, oregano and garlic powder; set aside. Roll each portion of dough into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spread sausage mixture lengthwise down the center of each rectangle. Gently press the filling down; dot with butter.
3
Bring edges of dough to the center over filling; pinch to seal. Place each loaf seam side down on a greased
4
. Tuck ends under and form into a snake shape.
5
Place an egg yolk in each of two small bowls; if desired, use red and yellow food coloring to tint one yolk orange and use green to tint the other. Brush stripes and diamond designs on snakes to decorate.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7
Cut out two small holes for eyes at one end of each loaf; gently press in olives. In each loaf, cut a slit below eyes; insert red pepper strip for tongue.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 4 cups (1 pound) shredded mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Sausage-Stuffed Slithery Snakes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sausage-Stuffed Slithery Snakes

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