Easy Cheesy Sausage Pesto Ring

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, softened,

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

3/4 lb

ground Italian Sausage ((I use Jimmy Dean))

1/4

onion, chopped

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

1/3 cup

basil pesto

3 oz

cream cheese, cubed and softened

1/4 tsp

pepper

salt to taste ((I didn’t use any))

pkgs. refrigerated biscuits ((I use Pillsbury Grand))

8 oz

shredded Italian cheese blend, divided ((about 2 cups))