Savory Breakfast Rolls

the gingered whisk

“These savory breakfast rolls are made with a soft dough swirled around scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese. A great meal prep recipe for the week, or great to serve at brunch!”

- The Gingered Whisk

Key Ingredient

Ground Sausage

Dough: – warm water – instant yeast – granulated sugar – vegetable oil – salt – purpose flour Filling: – melted butter, divided – ground breakfast sausage, cooked – 5 large eggs, scrambled – 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Ingredients

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Savory Breakfast Rolls with Sausage

Yield

12 Rolls

Prep Time

1 Hour 5 Minutes

Total Time

1 Hour 20 Minutes

1. In a medium-sized skillet, cook the sausage until the sausage is cooked through. Drain the grease and transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Instructions:

2. Cook the scrambled eggs and transfer to the mixing bowl with the sausage.

Instructions:

1. Combine the warm water, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and let sit for about 5 minutes, until the yeast is bubbly.

Make the dough:

2. Mix in the oil, salt and 2 ½ cups of flour. Mix until combined, and then slowly add more of the flour until the dough cleans the sides of the mixing bowl.

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3. Continue mixing for an additional 3-4 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place for 15 minutes.

Make the dough:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray..

Assembly:

2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).

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3. Cover with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

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4. Roll the dough out into an 8x14-inch rectangle.

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5. Brush the dough with the melted butter.

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6. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch margin on the outer edge, then sprinkle on 3/4 of the shredded cheese (reserve ½ cup for later).

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7. Roll up the dough, starting with the long side.

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8. Pinch the seams to seal.

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9. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 12 equal-sized rolls.

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10. Place each roll cut side down the prepared 9x13-inch pan.

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11. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.

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12. Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.

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13. Remove from the oven and top the rolls with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.

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14. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

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15. Brush with an additional 1 Tablespoon of melted butter.

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16. Serve warm.

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Enjoy!

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