Makeover Sausage Pinwheels with Herb Gravy |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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This version of a classic recipe still tastes delicious even though it cuts the fat and calories. Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1-1/4 teaspoons minced chives, divided |
1-1/4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes, divided |
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, divided |
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided |
3/4 cup buttermilk |
12 ounces reduced-fat bulk pork sausage |
2 cups fat-free half-and-half |
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
dash crushed red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon chives, 3/4 teaspoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, seasoned salt, sugar and baking soda. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk. On a floured surface, roll or pat dough into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle.
2. Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll or pat sausage into a 14-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Peel off one side of waxed paper. Place sausage side on top of dough. Peel off remaining waxed paper. Starting with the long side covered with sausage, roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seam to seal. Wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
3. Remove waxed paper; cut roll into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or golden brown.
4. For gravy, place remaining flour in a saucepan. Gradually stir in the half-and-half, bouillon, pepper, pepper flakes and remaining chives, parsley and tarragon until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. remove from the heat; stir in remaining butter. Serve immediately with pinwheels. Yield: 7 servings.
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