Ingredients for Stuffed French Loaf
- French Bread
- Spicy Bulk Sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Garlic Clove
- 1 large egg
- Dijon Mustard
- Fresh Parsley Leaves
- Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Black Pepper
- Veggie Burgers
- Mushroom Pieces
- ½ cup chopped pecans
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How to Make Stuffed French Loaf
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice a large French loaf (about 12-16 inches long) in half lengthwise. Gently hollow out each half, leaving a ½-inch thick layer of bread. Reserve the bread crumbs.
- Place bread crumbs in a blender or food processor; pulse for 15-20 seconds until finely ground.
- In a large skillet, cook 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings), 1 medium onion (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) over medium heat until sausage is browned and onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground bread crumbs, cooked sausage mixture, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Set the meat mixture aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces shredded provolone cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the inside of each bread half.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the cavity of each bread half.
- Place the bread halves together.
- Wrap the loaf tightly in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 1-inch thick slices.
- **Vegetarian Option:** Substitute 1 (10-ounce) package of vegetarian garden burgers, ½ cup chopped pecans, and 4 ounces of sliced mushrooms for the sausage. Cook the vegetarian mixture with the onion and garlic as directed in step 4. Follow the remaining steps as usual.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
25g
Carbs
10g
