Abruzzi Bread Recipe

Craving authentic Italian flavors? This Abruzzi-Style Stuffed Pizza Bread recipe recreates a beloved dish from our favorite local restaurant. Enjoy the satisfying crunch of perfectly baked pizza dough enveloping a delicious heart of melted cheese, savory pepperoni, Italian sausage, and spinach. Easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 351.6 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Abruzzi Bread

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Abruzzi Bread

  • Pizza Dough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Provolone Cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • Italian Sausage
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Marinara sauce, for serving (optional)

How to Make Abruzzi Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  3. Carefully unroll the pizza crust onto the prepared baking sheet. Do not stretch it.
  4. Drizzle the crust with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  5. Distribute half of the shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) over one half of the crust.
  6. Layer half of the pepperoni (1/4 cup) over the cheese, followed by half of the cooked sausage (1/4 cup) and half of the chopped spinach (1/2 cup).
  7. Repeat layers with the remaining cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and spinach.
  8. Fold the unlayered half of the crust over the filling, pressing firmly along the edges to seal completely.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

65g

Carbs

1g