Spinach Sausage Braid

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F

2. 2

   Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Then drain.

4. 4

   In large bowl, mix spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic and cooked sausage.

5. 5

   Press dough into 13x8-inch rectangle, seal seams, if any.

6. 6

   I like to do this on top of silpat so it is easy to put on the baking pan.

7. 7

   Spoon sausage mixture in 4-inch-wide strip lengthwise down center of rectangle.

8. 8

   Top with slices of both cheeses.

9. 9

   With scissors or sharp knife, make cuts 1 inch apart on long sides of dough rectangle to within 1/2 inch of sausage mixture.

10. 10

    Fold strips of dough up over sausage mixture to meet in center; pinch to seal.

11. 11

    Bake 18 to 24 minutes or until golden brown.

12. 12

    Remove from cookie sheet; cut into crosswise slices.

13. 13

    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.