APPETIZERS = Italian Stuffed Appetizer Bread

By pattiwarner

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (16 oz) Italian sausage or links, casings removed
• 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jar (7 oz) roasted red peppers, well drained and sliced
• 2 cups(8 oz) shredded swiss cheese
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1 tsp poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Brown sausage, drain. Roll bread dough to a 16 in. x 12 in. rectangle. Combine cream cheese and garlic, spread lengthwise over center third of dough. Top with sausage, peppers, and cheese.
Fold dough over filling, pinching seam to seal. Make slits across top of dough every 2 inches. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.