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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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If you need a hearty appetizer, look no further than this savory stuffed bread. No dipping sauce is required for these cheesy slices. Ingredients:
1 loaf (1 pound, about 20 inches) unsliced french bread |
1 pound bulk italian sausage |
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Cut the top third off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Set loaf aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and oregano. Stir in the sausage mixture.
3. Line the bottom bread shell with mozzarella slices; top with sausage mixture. Replace bread top; wrap in foil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 20 slices.
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