Sausage and Pepperoni Stuffed French Bread Sandwich

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A hearty sandwich with French bread stuffed with cooked Italian sausage, pepperoni, melted cheese, and garlic butter spread. This Italian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs French bread loaf, Italian sausage, pepperoni slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 1 French bread loaf lengthwise without slicing all the way through, creating a pocket.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 8 oz Italian sausage (casing removed). Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 4 oz softened cream cheese, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly inside the bread pocket. Layer the cooked sausage, 15 pepperoni slices, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and 6 chopped fresh basil leaves inside the bread.
  5. Step 5: Close the bread and brush the outside with 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
  6. Step 6: Wrap the sandwich in foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese inside is melted and the bread is slightly toasted. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes if you prefer a crispier crust. Slice and serve warm.

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