Sausage and Apple Strudel Recipe

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this sausage and apple strudel. Crispy layers of phyllo pastry encase a flavorful filling of sautéed sausage, apples, and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as an appetizer for a fall get-together. Impress your friends and family with this warm and comforting treat!

Ingredients

• 1 pound sausage
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 sheets phyllo pastry
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink. Remove from the skillet, leaving the drippings.
3. In the same skillet, add the diced apples, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried sage, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Sauté the mixture until the apples are tender and the onions are translucent.
4. Return the sausage to the skillet and mix well with the apple mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
5. Place one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Repeat this process with three more sheets, layering them on top of each other.
6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the fourth sheet of phyllo pastry. This will help absorb any excess moisture from the filling and prevent the strudel from becoming soggy.
7. Spread the sausage and apple filling evenly over the pastry sheets, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
8. Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll the pastry up like a jelly roll. Fold in the ends to seal the strudel.
9. Place the strudel seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with melted butter.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry turns golden brown and crispy.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
12. Slice the strudel and serve it warm. Enjoy!

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