Mini Sausage Bundles

• 1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
• Cooking spray
• 12 whole chives, optional

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion, red pepper and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in cheese; cool slightly.
2. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; spritz with cooking spray. Layer with two additional phyllo sheets, spritzing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Cut phyllo crosswise into three strips (about 4-1/2-in. wide).
3. Place a rounded tablespoon sausage mixture near the end of each strip. Fold end of strip over filling, then fold in sides and roll up. Place on an ungreased
4. , seam side down. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
5. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. If desired, tie bundles with chives. Serve warm.

turkey italian sausage, onion, sweet red pepper, garlic, cheddar cheese, phyllo, cooking spray, chives

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mini-sausage-bundles/ (may not work)