Surprise Sausage Bundles

Erika made these for us during one of their visits.  They are really tasty and loved by those who enjoy sauerkraut. This recipe has inspired a sauerkraut/sausage pizza.  We'll add that recipe another time.

Prepare a favorite bun recipe and, while the dough is rising prepare the filling.

In skillet, cook until crisp:

    6 bacon strips

remove to paper towels and discard all but 2Tbsp ( or less) of the drippings.

Add and saute until tender:

   1 cup chopped onion

Add:

   1/2 pound mild Italian sausage (can use hot sausage if you like spicy)

Cook until done, tilt pan and, using a paper towel, dab up some of the grease from the pan.

Then add:

   2 Tbsp. brown sugar

   1 - 16 oz can sauerkraut

   1/2 tsp crushed garlic

   1/4 tsp carway seed

   1/8 pepper

Remove from heat, add crumbled bacon and cool to room temperature.

Divide dough into bun sized pieces.  Roll each piece into a 4 inch circle.  Top each with approx. 1/4 cup of the filling.  Fold dough around the filling, forming a ball and pinching the edges to seal.

Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.  Cover loosely with waxed paper and then a towel.  Let rise until doubled in size.

Bake at 350 F for approx 20 minutes.

Serve warm.  They can be reheated in a microwave or toaster oven.