Sausage Bread
A savory roll of pizza dough filled with seasoned sausage, cream cheese, and mozzarella, baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork sausage 450 g
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza crust 13.8-ounce
- 4 oz cream cheese softened, 115 g
- 1 tsp garlic powder divided
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend 225 g
- 2 tbsp butter melted, 28 g
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain off the grease and set aside.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently press it into a rectangle.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, the onion powder, and black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the cream cheese layer, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Starting from one of the long sides, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal it, then place the roll seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and the dried parsley. Brush this mixture over the top and sides of the loaf.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. A food thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160°F (71°C).
- Let the sausage bread rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Food Safety: For safety, ensure the internal temperature of the ground sausage filling reaches 160°F (71°C).
Let It Rest: Allowing the loaf to rest before slicing is important. This lets the cheese set and helps the slices hold their shape.
Seal It Well: Pinching the seam and ends of the dough roll securely prevents the filling from leaking out during baking.
Dough Handling: If the pizza dough is difficult to unroll, let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to soften.