Pan-Fried Italian Sausage and Pepperoni Garlic Bread

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A savory garlic bread topped with browned Italian sausage and spicy pepperoni, ideal for a hearty appetizer or snack. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, turns Italian sausage, pepperoni slices, French bread loaf into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz Italian sausage (casing removed) and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut 1 French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place cut sides up on a baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Brush the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the bread.
  5. Step 5: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage and 12 pepperoni slices over the bread halves. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the bread edges are golden and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

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