Willa's Pizza Loaf Recipe

Name: Willa's Pizza Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread; 1 -1 ½ cup marinara sauce (Dib's #10639 is outstanding); 1 cup sweet Italian sausage links or 1 cup hot Italian sausage; 1 cup cooked ham, diced; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; ½ cup black olives, sliced; 1 cup button mushroom, sliced; 1 (7 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Split the bread in half lengthwise.
3
Spread the Marinara Sauce evenly on the 2 halves of the bread.
4
Place the 2 halves on a baking sheet.
5
Brown the sausage.
6
Drain well.
7
Evenly scatter the Sausage, Ham, Mozzarella, and Cheddar on the 2 halves of bread.
8
Top with Olives, Mushrooms, and Pineapple chunks.
9
Broil 8-10 inches from the broiler 'til the cheeses are melted.
10
Cut into serving size pieces, eat as you would an open-faced sandwich.
11
Each person may top their serving with red pepper flakes if they wish.

316

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf Italian bread, 1 -1 ½ cup marinara sauce (Dib's #10639 is outstanding), 1 cup sweet Italian sausage links or 1 cup hot Italian sausage, 1 cup cooked ham, diced, and more.

Yes, Willa's Pizza Loaf 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!

Willa's Pizza Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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