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Breakfast Sausage & Cheese Morning Rolls

Name: Breakfast Sausage & Cheese Morning Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough, room temperature; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, chopped; 5 oz shredded monterey jack cheese; 2 tsp hot sauce; ½ tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp maple syrup

These breakfast rolls combine pizza dough with seasoned sausage, monterey jack cheese, and a distinctive sweet-spicy-herby topping of maple syrup, hot sauce, and fennel seeds for a flavor-packed morning dish.

🌍American 🏷️Breakfast 🏷️Sausage 🏷️Cheese 🏷️Monterey jack 🏷️Morning rolls

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Breakfast Sausage & Cheese Morning Rolls

Total

1h 20m

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough, room temperature
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, chopped
5 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tsp hot sauce
½ tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp maple syrup

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Instructions

1
Spray a Suvie pan with cooking spray and line with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 9″ x 14″ rectangle.
2
Brush dough with 1 tbsp melted butter. Spread 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage and 5 oz shredded monterey jack cheese evenly over the pizza dough.
3
Starting with the long side of the dough, gently roll the dough to the opposite edge, ensuring the filling stays in place. Pinch ends and edge to seal. With a serrated knife, slice the log into 8 individual rolls and place them in the prepared pan. Cover pan with greased foil. Load the pan into the bottom of your Suvie, input settings, and cook now.
4
Set Bottom Zone: Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Top Zone: None.
5
While the rolls bake, stir together 2 tsp hot sauce, ½ tsp fennel seeds, and 1 tsp maple syrup in a small bowl. Set aside.
6
After the rolls have baked, remove pan from Suvie and remove foil. Return pan to Suvie and broil for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from Suvie, brush the top of the rolls with the hot sauce mixture and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cook and cool the breakfast sausage completely before chopping and filling to prevent the dough from becoming too warm and sticky.
Brush melted butter on the dough before adding filling to improve browning and help the topping adhere to the rolls.
Mix the hot sauce, maple syrup, and fennel seeds together just before topping to ensure even distribution of the sweet-spicy-herby blend.
Don't overfill each roll—use about 2–3 tablespoons of sausage-cheese mixture per roll to prevent leaking during baking.

Substitutions

Monterey jack → sharp cheddar or Colby (different flavor profile but melts well)
Breakfast sausage → crumbled bacon or seasoned ground pork (adjust salt as needed)
Hot sauce → sriracha or cayenne paste (adjust quantity to taste)
Fennel seeds → dried oregano or Italian seasoning (less licorice note, more herbaceous)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.

Common Questions

Can I prepare these rolls ahead of time?

Yes, assemble and refrigerate unbaked rolls up to 8 hours, then bake when ready. Add 2–3 minutes to bake time if baking from cold.

What type of breakfast sausage works best?

Bulk pork breakfast sausage (seasoned with sage, thyme) works best; cook and chop it finely before filling. Italian sausage is too heavily spiced for this recipe.

Can I substitute the monterey jack cheese?

Yes: sharp cheddar (sharper flavor), Colby (milder), or white cheddar (tangier) all work well. Avoid fresh mozzarella, which won't melt evenly.

How do I know when the rolls are done baking?

Bake until golden brown on top and the dough feels firm when gently pressed. The sausage filling should be heated through (165°F internal temp).

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

The monterey jack is integral to the recipe. Dairy-free cheese alternatives are not recommended as they don't melt or hold flavor well in this application.