French Loaf Pizza (With Italian Sausage) Recipe

Name: French Loaf Pizza (With Italian Sausage)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed & crumbled; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; ½ cup mushroom, chopped (optional, or peppers); 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained & chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon ground oregano; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 loaf French bread, unsliced (or 8 individual dinner rolls); 7 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed & crumbled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ cup mushroom, chopped (optional, or peppers)
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained & chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 loaf French bread, unsliced (or 8 individual dinner rolls)
7 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 300F
2
In skillet, over medium heat, brown sausages.
3
Remove with slotted spoon, set aside & keep warm; drain excess fat.
4
Saute garlic & onion 2 3 mins, until soft.
5
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano & pepper.
6
Simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
7
Slice off the top of the loaf of bread (or rolls) lengthwise.
8
Scoop out the centre of the loaf leaving a 1 shell.
9
Spread 1/2 of the tomato mixture into the hollowed loaf.
10
Layer the sausage over the tomatoes.
11
Top with remaining tomato mixture.
12
Sprinkle the mozza & cheddar cheese on top & replace the top of the loaf.
13
Double wrap loaf in heavy aluminum foil & place on a cookie sheet.
14
Bake for 1 1/2 hrs (or 1 hr for dinner rolls).
15
Remove from oven & let set for 20 minutes.
16
To serve, cut loaf into 2 slices.

356

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed & crumbled, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, ½ cup mushroom, chopped (optional, or peppers), and more.

Yes, French Loaf Pizza (With Italian Sausage) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Loaf Pizza (With Italian Sausage)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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