RECIPE: BEEF SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR MONKEY BREAD

INGREDIENTS

1 recipe’s worth of Mexican-Style Beef Sausage (see below)
2 cans (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk flavored biscuits
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Mexican crema or dairy sour cream

DIRECTIONS

Prepare Mexican-Style Beef Sausage. Set aside.

Mexican-Style Beef Sausage:

Combine 1 pound Ground Beef, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1-1/2 teaspoons chile powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.

Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Open biscuit cans; cut each biscuit into quarters. Place biscuits into large bowl. Add sausage mixture, cheese, onion and oil; gently toss until well combined.

Generously coat Bundt pan with cooking spray. Place sausage and biscuit mixture in prepared pan. Bake in 350°F oven 30 to 35 minutes until top is golden brown and biscuits are set. Remove from oven; immediately invert onto serving plate. Let rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle with crema, as desired.