Christmas Sausage Ring Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Stir in the cracker crumbs, apples and onion. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. , On a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray, shape pork mixture into a 9-in. ring. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , Flatten each biscuit to a 3-in. diameter. Press half of the biscuits onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Spoon sausage over dough; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining biscuits. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, mustard, honey, salt and orange zest. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring, until everything is combined. Bring to a low simmer and allow it to bubble gently until slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the sausages to the pan and stir. Allow the sausages to warm through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish or warming dish. Serve with toothpicks on the side.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325F and grease a ring mold.
• In a bowl, combine sausage, crushed crackers, 2 eggs, milk, finely chopped onion and finely chopped apple; mix well.
• Place into a greased ring mold and unmold onto a baking sheet.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Move to a warm serving plate.
• Scramble remaining 6 eggs in a skillet and spoon into the center of cooked sausage ring.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Core the peppers, cut them in half, and cut them into 1/8 inch thick slices In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the peppers. Cook them for 2 minutes without stirring. Stir them well and cook them for 2 more minutes without stirring. Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times until peppers start to brown and wilt. Add the garlic and saute the mixture for 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the peppers to a large bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Saute them for about 3 minutes or until they are lightly browned. Return the peppers to the pan. Add the tomatoes, fresh and dried oregano, and the bay leaf. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the sauce partially covered, stirring occasionally , for 10 to 13 minutes until the peppers have softened completely. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill so that one side of the coals or heating elements is medium hot and the other side has a low heat; first lightly spray the grilling rack with vegetable spray to prevent sticking; or preheat broiler. Lightly brush the sausage with olive oil. Grill it on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until it is browned. Turn it over and grill the other side for 2 to 3 minutes or until it is browned. Transfer it to the lower heat and grill it for 7 to 8 minutes. Check for doneness by cutting into the sausage. Return it to high heat and grill it for about 1 minute on each side to complete the cooking. Spread the pepperonata on a large platter. Lay the sausage ring on top. Serve with crusty bread.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, one egg and Italian seasoning., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x6-in. rectangle. Spoon sausage mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal., Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. , Beat remaining egg; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.