Description
Savory Italian sausage and sweet bell peppers encased in soft, cheesy bread—an irresistible, shareable dish perfect for parties or a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 packages refrigerated Italian bread dough (e.g., Pillsbury)
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven as directed on bread-dough package.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced bell peppers, onion, garlic powder, oregano, and basil; sauté until vegetables are softened.
- Roll out each package of bread dough into rectangles on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Layer provolone and mozzarella cheese, then spoon the sausage–pepper mixture along one side of the dough
- Roll the dough up jelly-roll–style, seal the seam well, and tuck in the ends to prevent filling from leaking.
- Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake according to dough instructions (usually 15 minutes), until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest a few minutes, then slice and serve—with marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can customize cheese types or sausage varieties (e.g., cheese-filled or spicy sausage)—great for adapting flavors. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Don’t over-sauté the peppers and onions—they should be just tender to avoid making the bread soggy. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- If using frozen dough, ensure it’s fully thawed but still chilled before shaping; this helps manage workability. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Letting the bread rest briefly after baking helps maintain structure when slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Bake in dough roll-up
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 581 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 788 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
