Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes
Contributed by Diane S.

                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes

Recipe By     : Alyne Fuller, Taste of Home, February 1999
Serving Size  : 14   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dishes/Beef                 Sandwiches

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         bulk pork sausage
   1      pound         ground beef
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
  14                    sandwich buns (14 to 16) -- split
   2      cans          tomato sauce (8 ounces each)
   2      tablespoons   prepared mustard
   1      teaspoon      dried parsley flakes
   1      teaspoon      garlic powder
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      dried oregano

In a skillet, brown sausage, beef and onion.  Remove from the heat; drain.
Remove the centers from the tops and bottoms of each bun.  Tear removed
bread into small pieces; add to skillet.  Set buns aside.  Stir remaining
ingredients into sausage mixture.  Spoon about 1/3 cupful onto the bottom of
each bun; replace tops.  Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil.  Bake at 350F
for 20 minutes or until heated through or freeze for up to 3 months.

To use frozen sandwiches:  Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until heated
through.

Yield: 14 - 16 servings

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NOTES : "I frequently made big batches of these flavorful filled buns when
our six children were growing up." relates Alyne Fuller of Odessa, Texas.
"Having the zesty sandwiches in the freezer was such a time-saver on busy
days.  Now my kids make them for their families."