Sausage Stuffed French Loaf Recipe

This incredibly flavorful Sausage Stuffed French Loaf is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe inspired by Southern Living. A crispy crust gives way to a juicy sausage and breadcrumb filling, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Get ready to impress with this surprisingly simple yet elegant dish!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 830.8 kcal

Protein 88g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sausage Stuffed French Loaf

French Bread
Pork Sausage
Ground Chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
Mozzarella Cheese
Egg
Fresh Parsley
Dijon Mustard
Fennel Seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced

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How to Make Sausage Stuffed French Loaf

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice off the ends of a 1-pound French loaf (about 12 inches long). Set aside.
Carefully hollow out the loaf using a long serrated knife, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell.
Roughly chop the bread removed from the inside of the loaf.
Process the chopped bread in a food processor until you have fine breadcrumbs. You should have approximately 2 cups.
In a large skillet, brown 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings), 1/2 pound ground beef, and 1 medium onion (chopped) over medium-high heat. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks.
Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in 2 cups breadcrumbs, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Spoon the sausage mixture into the bread loaf shell.
Replace the loaf ends, securing them with wooden toothpicks.
In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
Add 2 cloves garlic (minced) and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Brush the garlic butter evenly over the top of the loaf.
Wrap the loaf loosely in aluminum foil, leaving the top slightly open.
Place the loaf on a baking sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and heated through.
Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 4 pieces and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

Fat

94g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sausage Stuffed French Loaf?

Sausage Stuffed French Loaf takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sausage Stuffed French Loaf?

Sausage Stuffed French Loaf has approximately 830.8 calories per serving, with about 88 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 66 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sausage Stuffed French Loaf?

The key ingredients for Sausage Stuffed French Loaf are French Bread, Pork Sausage, Ground Chuck, Onion, Mozzarella Cheese, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.