Italian Bread Pizza

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet.

2. 2

   Add sausages and brown them on all sides.

3. 3

   Then add enough water into the skillet to just cover the sausages.

4. 4

   Then turn heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until cooked through (30-40 minutes).

5. 5

   Preheat your ovens broiler.

6. 6

   Slice the bread in half lengthwise, and scoop out all but a 1/2 inch of the inside (save the insides for another recipe or to make breadcrumbs).

7. 7

   Drizzle each half lightly with olive oil, put the bread on a sheet pan and toast under the broiler until lightly browned.

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   Then remove it from the oven and set aside.

9. 9

   Turn the oven down to 400 F.

10. 10

    When the sausage is cooked, remove it from the skillet and dice it.

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    Put it into a bowl and add the tomato (seeded and diced), cheeses (cubed/shredded), garlic (diced), and if desired the pizza sauce.

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    Salt and pepper to taste, and fill each half of the bread with the mixture.

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    Bake for 15 minutes, or until bubbly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.