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Hearty Sausage Sandwich

Hearty Sausage Sandwich
With its creamy stroganoff-style filling, this flavorful sandwich seems like something special. But at 98¢ a serving, it's an easy and economical choice for a casual weeknight meal. —Jillene Brown, Buckeye, Arizona
6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over
  • medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute
  • longer. Drain. Add the cream cheese, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese,
  • water and oregano. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Cut bread in half horizontally; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a
  • 3/4-in. shell (save removed bread for another use).
  • Place bread bottom on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the
  • mozzarella cheese; top with sausage mixture and remaining cheese.
  • Replace bread top. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cheese
  • is melted. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 562 calories, 31 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 1,093 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g protein.
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