SAUSAGE-STUFFED FRENCH LOAF

Sausage-Stuffed French Loaf image

When my family first tried this sandwich loaf, they suggested I include it as part of our annual New Year's Day celebration. It tastes great with homemade soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

Cut a thin slice off the top of the bread. Hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. In a food processor or blender, process bread crumbs until coarse; set aside 1 cup. (Discard remaining crumbs or save for another use.) , In a skillet, brown beef, sausage and onion; drain. Stir in reserved crumbs, cheese, egg, parsley, mustard, pepper, salt and fennel; mix well. Spoon into bread shell; replace bred top. Place on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil. , In a small saucepan, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Brush over tops and sides of loaf. Seal the foil. , Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.