Hearty Sausage Loaf Recipe

Hearty Sausage Loaf Recipe

  • 2 (1 pound) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  1. Allow dough to rise until nearly doubled. Meanwhile, brown sausage with garlic and fennel seed in a skillet. Drain and cool. Add eggs and cheeses; mix well. Punch dough down and roll each loaf into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Place half of the sausage mixture on each rectangle, spreading to within 1 in. of edges. Roll jelly-roll style, starting at the narrow end. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Brush with melted butter while warm.