Sausage-Stuffed Loaf

Name: Sausage-Stuffed Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage Links; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) chunky Italian-style tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon aniseed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread; 1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Coarsely ground pepper

I love to serve this hearty sandwich of sausage and ground beef in a zesty spaghetti stuffed inside of a loaf of French bread. Topped with melted cheese, it's a real crowd-pleaser every time. -Mary Koehler, Portland, Oregon

Ingredients

2 Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage Links
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) chunky Italian-style tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon aniseed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Coarsely ground pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausages over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato, tomato sauce and seasonings. Cut sausages in half lengthwise and slice; add to meat sauce.
Cut a wedge out of top of the bread, about 1 in. wide and three-fourths of the way through the loaf. Discard cut portion or save for another use.
Fill loaf with meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 374 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1192mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Sausage-Stuffed Loaf in Taste of Home April/May 1996

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blhenn

Jul 30, 2012

This was pretty good. My husband and 4 year old son ate half of it by themselves. I thought it was a bit salts and will put half the salt next time and add mushrooms too. Really quick and easy meal on a week day.
kheinrich211

Feb 10, 2011

I've made this numerous times. Great recipe! It's quick and delisious. The seasonings all meld together so nicely and then when you stuff it into the loaf and bake it, the bread gets a bit crusty. A wonderful meal!!!
bjbdmars

Feb 3, 2011

This is so good! I used rolls the first time I made it and my husband was able to take some to work for lunch the next day. Recommend!