I love kraut, but I can only get hunny to eat it one way. . . . Have to make them when he is not around. What he doesn't know wont hurt him.
Surprise Sausage Bundles
6 bacon strips, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1 pint sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 lbs fully cooked smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage,
coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 oz) hot roll mix ( I make my own dough)
2 eggs, divided
1 cup warm water (120-130)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Poppy seeds
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Sauté onions in drippings until tender. Stir in sauerkraut, sausage, brown sugar, garlic salt, caraway, and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add bacon. Set aside to cool.
In a bowl, combine contents of hot roll mix. Stir in one egg, water and butter to form soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
Divide dough into 16 pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a 4-in. circle. Top each with 1/4 cup filling. Fold dough around filling, forming a ball; pinch edges to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
Beat remaining egg; brush over bundles. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 350° for 16-17 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 16 servings.