Hearty Sausage Sandwich
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
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1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
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1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Cut bread in half horizontally; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3/4-in. shell (save removed bread for another use).
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 562 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1093mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
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