Sausage Brunch Braid

• bulk pork sausage↗12 ounces
• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• chopped celery1⁄4 cup
• chopped green pepper1⁄4 cup
• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• cream cheese↗1 ounce

  cubed

• chopped green onion tops2 tablespoons
• minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons
• Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls1 ounce
• egg↗1

  lightly beaten

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   In a skillet cook, sausage, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, drain.

3. 3

   Add cream cheese, green onions and parsley.

4. 4

   Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted, set aside.

5. 5

   Unroll crescent dough on a greased baking sheet, press perforations together.

6. 6

   Roll in to an 12x10 rectangle.

7. 7

   Spoon mixture within 3 inches of sides and 1 inch of ends.

8. 8

   On each long side cut 3/4 in wide strips.

9. 9

   Starting on one end, fold alternating strips at an angle, forming a braid.

10. 10

    Brush dough with egg and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.