Sausage Stuffed Loaf

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 one-pound loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic, minced

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Hollow out the center of each loaf half, leaving two 1/2-inch-thick shells; set aside the bread shells.

Place the bread from inside the shells in a food processor and process into coarse crumbs; set aside.

In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onion over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crumbly and browned; drain well. Stir in 1 cup coarse bread crumbs, the mozzarella cheese, parsley, mustard, egg, salt, and pepper; mix well then spoon the mixture down the center of one bread shell. Place the other bread shell on top.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute then brush over the loaf.

Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil, leaving the foil open slightly on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese melts.