Sausage Cannoli

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Italian

Sausage Cannoli combines the rich, savory flavors of Italian sausage with the sweetness of bell peppers and the creamy texture of mozzarella cheese, all wrapped in a flaky crescent roll. This dish is perfect for gatherings or as a hearty appetizer for sausage lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb. Italian sausage (hot)
  • 2 medium bell peppers
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tubes Pillsbury crescent rolls

Instructions

  1. Cut the sausages into 3-inch pieces or smaller to make 32 pieces.
  2. Remove the skin from the sausages and roll them between your hands to make them slimmer and firm.
  3. Parboil the sausages, then take them out of the water and brown the meat in a Teflon pan.
  4. Set aside to cool.
  5. Cut the peppers into 3/4 inch strips and then cut each strip in half to make pieces about 1 1/2 inches long.
  6. Parboil the peppers in the same liquid used for the meat.
  7. Cut the cheese into 18 pieces, each 1/4 inch wide, and then cut again in half to make 36 pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

120 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 6.1g 8% DV
Carbs 5g 2% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 278mg 12% DV
Potassium 312.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 25mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 174.3mg 13% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV
Diet fit High-protein Keto-friendly Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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