Cheesy Italian Sausage Pepper Loaves

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with these irresistible Cheesy Italian Sausage Pepper Loaves! This recipe combines savory Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic, all seasoned with Italian herbs and a touch of spice. The mixture is brought together with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then stuffed into crusty baguettes for a perfectly toasty, cheesy, and hearty treat. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, these stuffed bread loaves are sure to satisfy. Baked to golden perfection and served warm, they’re a flavorful and fun way to bring a taste of Italy to your table. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and enjoy this melty, meaty masterpiece today!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 large Crusty baguette or small French bread loaves
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguettes or French bread loaves in half lengthwise, and carefully hollow out the centers, leaving about ½-inch of bread as a base. Place the hollowed-out bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).

Step 4

While the sausage cooks, finely dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Once the sausage is browned, add the diced peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and mix in the marinara sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes. Stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses until melted and fully combined.

Step 9

Spoon the sausage and pepper mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bread halves, pressing it gently to fill all the spaces.

Step 10

Place the loaded bread into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bread is lightly toasted and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a garnish.

Step 12

Slice the bread into individual portions and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1852.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3822.9

Total Fat 173.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.9g
Cholesterol 470.9mg	0%
Sodium 9012.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 175.5g	0%

Vitamin D 181.4IU	0%
Calcium 1307.3mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 3016.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 41.1%