Italian Sausage Bread

Prep Time: 60 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 105 Minutes

Servings: 6

My DH reminded me about this recipe. It's been a long time since I've made it. It will be on the 'Nascar' menu next week end!!

Ingredients:

8 ounces bulk italian sausage (we like the extra spicy one)

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1/2 cup chopped tomato, packed in oil

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

2 -3 slices provolone cheese

pizza sauce, for dipping (i have used left over marinara)

1 loaf frozen bread dough

Directions:

1. For filling sauté sausage, veggies and seasonings until sausage is no longer pink and liquid has evaporated from pan.
2. Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup of pizza sauce.
3. Roll out bread dough to a large rectangle (stopping once in awhile to let dough rest).
4. Spread filling up to 1 inch from sides of dough. Top with cheeses. Roll to a log. Seal ends (brushing water and pinching).
5. Place log on cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
6. Let rest 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Bake in 350°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes (until loaf is golden brown).
8. Cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.
9. Heat left over sauce for dipping before serving.

By RecipeOfHealth.com