Sausage Stuffed French Loaf
Transform a humble French loaf into the ultimate comfort food with this Sausage Stuffed French Loaf recipe. Perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or a hearty dinner, this dish combines the robust flavors of Italian sausage, melted mozzarella, and creamy Parmesan, all packed into a crispy, golden-baked bread shell. Enhanced with sautéed garlic, onion, and bell pepper, plus aromatic oregano and parsley, this recipe is a flavor-packed showstopper that's ready in under an hour. Each slice delivers gooey cheesiness and savory satisfaction, making it ideal for sharing. Serve it on its own or pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal that's as fun as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large (about 16 inches) French loaf
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped onion
- 0.5 medium, finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon, dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the top third off the French loaf lengthwise and hollow out the inside of the bottom portion, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick shell. Set the hollowed bread aside to use later as breadcrumbs for another recipe if desired.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes or until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Remove the sausage casings (if needed) and crumble the sausage into the skillet. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the sausage up with a wooden spoon until it is browned and fully cooked through.
Stir in the oregano, black pepper, and parsley, and remove the skillet from heat.
Let the sausage mixture cool for a few minutes and then mix in the cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese until everything is well combined and creamy.
Stuff the sausage filling evenly into the hollowed-out French loaf shell, pressing it down gently to ensure the filling is secure.
Place the stuffed French loaf on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and the filling is heated through and slightly bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thick pieces and serve warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.5 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.8 g | 434% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 6948 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.8 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 164.2 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1334 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
