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Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Bread features a crispy French baguette filled with spicy Italian sausages and melted pepper jack cheese, enhanced by a fragrant garlic herb butter. Grilled to perfection, this savory dish balances the heat of chili flakes with creamy cheese and tender sausage, making it an irresistible appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

Sausage and Cheese:

  • 5 spicy Italian sausages
  • 1 lb block pepper jack cheese, cubed
  • 1 French baguette

Garlic Herb Butter:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to 300°F to ensure moderate, even heat that cooks the sausage thoroughly without burning the bread.
  2. Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chili flakes, mixing until uniform and aromatic.
  3. Prepare Baguette: Slice the baguette lengthwise about three-quarters through, then carefully hollow out the interior leaving approximately ½-inch walls to create a cavity for the filling.
  4. Cube Cheese: Cut the pepper jack cheese into uniform ½-inch cubes to ensure even melting throughout baking.
  5. Clean Out Soft Bread: Remove any remaining soft bread from inside the hollowed baguette, making sure the walls are intact for structural support.
  6. Apply Butter: Generously brush the garlic herb butter on all interior surfaces of the baguette and lightly on the exterior crust to infuse flavor and aid browning.
  7. Assemble Filling: Layer the cubed cheese first against the buttered interior, then place raw sausage links on top. Optionally, add more cheese on top of the sausage for extra cheesiness.
  8. Close and Grill: Close the bread securely without foil wrapping to allow direct contact with the grill grates. Place the sausage-side down and cook for 20-25 minutes until the sausage is browned.
  9. Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the bread over and grill for an additional 10-15 minutes to finish cooking the bottom and melt the cheese completely.
  10. Check Temperature and Rest: Ensure sausage reaches 160°F internal temperature for food safety. Rest the stuffed bread for 3-4 minutes before slicing and serving hot.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure sausages are fully cooked before assembling, or monitor carefully on the grill to avoid undercooking.
  • The stuffed bread can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated up to 24 hours before grilling for convenience.
  • Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice tolerance.
  • Use a meat thermometer to accurately check sausage doneness for food safety.
  • Serve immediately after resting to enjoy the melty cheese and juicy sausage at their peak.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/sausage-and-cheese-stuffed-bread-recipe/