2006 Mini Sausage Bundles

By boandozzy

Nutritional Facts

1 bundle equals 67 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 168 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. Originally published as Mini Sausage Bundles in Light & Tasty December/January 2006, p28

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
• 12 whole chives, optional

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Crumble the sausage into a large nonstick skillet; add onion, red pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in cheese; cool slightly.

Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; coat with cooking spray. Cover with a second sheet of phyllo: coat with cooking spray. (Until ready to use, keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying out.) Cut widthwise into three 4-in. strips, discarding trimmings. Top each with 2 rounded tablespoons of sausage mixture; fold bottom and side edges over filling and roll up. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.

Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Tie a chive around each bundle if desired. Serve warm.
Yield: 1 dozen.