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Cheesy Sausage Spread

Cheesy Sausage Spread

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This flavorful hot appetizer spread is made extra special with the addition of Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage, roasted peppers and three cheeses.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Regular Flavor Pork Sausage Roll
  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed, softened
  • ½ cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Roasted red pepper strips for garnish (optional)
  • 1 pkg. (16 ounces) cocktail rye bread for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook sausage, shallots and garlic in large saucepan over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return sausage mixture to pan.

2. Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and chopped peppers; mix well. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate or shallow ovenproof dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

3. Bake 15 minutes or until spread is thoroughly heated and mozzarella is melted and lightly browned. Garnish with pepper strips, if desired.

4. Serve with bread.

Cook’s Tip: Substitute green onions for the shallots.

Yield:

Makes: 24 servings (about 2 tablespoons each)