Best 8 Italian Sausage Bread Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Italian Sausage Bread Pizza, a delightful fusion of savory sausage, melted cheese, and crispy bread. This recipe combines the best of both worlds, offering the satisfaction of a hearty pizza with the convenience of a quick and easy bread-based meal. With variations like the classic Italian Sausage Bread Pizza, the mouthwatering Sausage and Pepperoni Bread Pizza, and the vegetarian-friendly Sausage and Veggie Bread Pizza, there's something for everyone to savor. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE PIZZA LOAF



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Savory slices of this bread make a favorite Saturday night meal for my family. Just like pizza, it can be eaten as a fun finger food. Guests can't stop nibbling when I serve it at parties. Plus, it's good warm or cold.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup each chopped onion, sweet red pepper and green pepper
2 packages (6-1/2 ounces each) pizza crust mix
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and peppers over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Combine crust mixes; prepare according to package directions. With greased fingers, press onto the bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Combine the sausage mixture, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and egg; spread over dough to within 1/2 in. of the edges. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, oregano and garlic powder. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Arrange seam side down on pan and shape into a crescent. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAD PIZZA



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Enjoy this cheesy sausage bread pizza- a tasty Italian dinner. To speed up your prep, use 2 cups thawed Make-Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef and Sausage in place of the sausage and onions in the recipe. Add garlic to the beef mixture and sauce and simmer 5 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb bulk mild or spicy Italian pork sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup pizza sauce or tomato pasta sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 loaf French bread (about 14 inches long)
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Push sausage to edges of skillet; add 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Remove from heat; stir in pizza sauce, oregano, pepper flakes and salt.
  • With serrated knife, cut bread in half lengthwise; scoop out center of each bread half, leaving 1/2-inch border (discard removed bread or reserve for making bread crumbs). Place bread halves on cookie sheet. Spread 1/3 cup of the ricotta cheese down center of each; top evenly with sausage mixture, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle loaves with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Bake 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Cut into slices. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1185 mg

SAUSAGE FRENCH BREAD PIZZA



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I never seem to have pizza dough on hand, but that doesn't stop our family from enjoying pizza. We top crusty French bread with creamy Alfredo sauce, sausage and veggies. It's great to serve at a party for children or teens. -Cherie Sweet, Evansville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread
1-1/3 cups prepared Alfredo sauce
3 cooked Italian sausage links, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets
2-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cut bread in half horizontally; place on a baking sheet. Spread cut sides with Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle with the sausage, olives, red pepper, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and cheese. , Bake at 350° until heated through, 15-20 minutes. Cut into serving-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAD



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Bread...an Italian staple, right next to pasta. Now take that bread, add sausage, mozzarella, parmesan, seasonings, and you've got something extra special.

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb hot or sweet italian sausage (loose, or removed from links and broken up)
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp dried parsley
1 small onion diced
4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 Tbsp grated parmesan (to taste really, add more if you like)
2 pkg bread dough, 1 lb. each (or make my easy peasy pizza crust dough. works great!)
1 egg white (save in a bowl to brush top with before baking)

Steps:

  • 1. Line a cookie sheet with non-stick foil, set aside
  • 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add onions, salt, pepper and parsley. Cook onions until they are translucent, then add the garlic. Cook the onions until they are caramelized.
  • 3. Remove the onions to a bowl, leaving extra oil in the pan.
  • 4. Put the loose sausage into pan and cook until browned, being sure to break it up into small chunks.
  • 5. Add the onion mixture back into pan with the sausage and cover. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully as not to burn.
  • 6. Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • 7. Roll out one ball of dough onto a floured surface until it's a 8x14" rectangle. Not to thin or you'll get holes in the dough.
  • 8. When the sausage mixture is finished, use a slotted spoon to scoop half of it onto the dough and spread it evenly over the surface. Save the other half for the second dough. Cover with a layer of half the shredded mozzarella.
  • 9. Roll the dough up lengthwise, like a cinnamon roll, and tuck in the ends before you get to the end of the roll, like a burrito. Pinch the ends together to seal.
  • 10. Lay it with the flap down on the cookie sheet and brush with egg white. Cut slits in the top to let steam escape.
  • 11. Bake in the oven until golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes. Let bread rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • 12. Repeat with second bread dough or refrigerate it in a plastic bag for later use. Use your favorite Marinara Sauce for dipping.

FRENCH BREAD PIZZA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 medium red onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup jarred pizza sauce
3 cloves garlic, grated
2 sprigs thyme, leaves only
1 long loaf French bread or baguette (about 22 inches long), halved crosswise and cut horizontally
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Crushed red pepper flakes and granulated garlic, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F with one rack positioned at the bottom of the oven and another at the top.
  • Cook the sausage in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until some of the fat has rendered and the sausage is brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the pizza sauce, garlic and thyme to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat to let the flavors infuse while the sausage and onions cook.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and arrange the bread on top, cut-side up. Spread the tops evenly with the pizza sauce, then sprinkle with the mozzarella. Divide the sausage mixture among the bread pieces, then top off with the green and red bell peppers and Parmesan.
  • Bake on the bottom rack of the oven until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F and move the baking sheet to the top rack. Continue to bake until the cheese is bubbling and the peppers are browned in spots, about 7 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with crushed red pepper flakes and granulated garlic on the side.

SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CHEESE BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, about 14 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough, recipe follows, or storebought refrigerated pizza dough from a can or tube
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound mild Italian sausage, remove from the casings
1 cup diced yellow onions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 egg plus 2 teaspoons water, beaten together
1 cup warm (110 degrees F) water
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups bleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degree F, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cornmeal onto a large baking sheet pan.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and no pink is left, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the basil and parsley, stirring to combine. Cool the sausage mixture completely.
  • Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of cornmeal onto a lightly floured surface and place the pizza dough on top of the cornmeal. Roll the dough into a 10 by 14-inch rectangle. Spread the cooled sausage mixture over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the sausage. Brush the 1-inch border of the dough with the egg wash. Starting at a long end, roll the dough, jelly roll-style, into a log shape, pinching the edges closed as you roll. Place the bread, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet and brush the top of the bread with the remaining egg wash.
  • Bake the sausage bread for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Allow bread to stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. To serve, slice the bread into 1-inch pieces and serve warm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, sugar, and 1 tablespoon oil and stir to combine. Let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt, mixing by hand until it is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Continue adding the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, working the dough after each addition, until all the flour is incorporated but the dough is still slightly sticky. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place until nearly doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Use as directed.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STROMBOLI (AKA SAUSAGE BREAD)



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I wanted to use up some left-overs and had some frozen pizza dough and this is the result. This is really tasty and can be used as a main dish or as an appetizer.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb frozen pizza dough, defrosted
1/2-3/4 lb Italian sausage
1 green pepper, 1/4 inch wide slices
1 medium onion, 1/4 inch wide slices
italian seasoning
1 -1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
pizza sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Lay pizza dough on a lightly floured surface so it can rest.
  • Slice Italian sausage into 1/2 inch slices; fry in a 10" skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup water, peppers and onions; bring to boil and cover.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook about 5-10 minutes more, or until veggies are tender and sausage is heated through.
  • Drain liquid from skillet and sprinkle sausage mixture with Italian seasoning; set aside.
  • ***If you have leftover sausage, onions and peppers, like I did, you just need to warm it up***.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Roll pizza dough (on a lightly floured counter) into a rectangle, approximately 11 x 17.
  • Sprinkle with sausage mixture, then the cheeses.
  • Start at the bottom of the long side and roll jellyroll fashion, stopping occasionally to stuff sides it. When you get to the end, pinch seam together, trying to squeeze air out as you go.
  • Place seam side down on baking sheet; bake for about 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and lay a clean dish towel on top of loaf; this will allow the crust to soften up and it will be easier to slice and eat.
  • After about 10 minutes or so, slice into 1 inch slices. Serve with warmed sauce for dipping, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAD



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This is an appetizer that my husband's Italian grandmother used to make when he was a kid. When we married, he made it for my family at the holidays and now it's our most requested dish. It's so easy and everyone will think you slaved over it. This recipe makes two loaves, and trust me, you'll want to make both. Grandma Tallini makes her own bread dough of course, and you can too, but I find pizza dough from the local pizzeria or from the supermarket deli works just as good and saves me a lot of time. Same thing goes for the marinara.

Provided by Faux Chef Lael

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground sweet Italian sausage (links are fine, just take them out of the casings)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup salted butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (white or yellow)
salt and pepper
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 pizza dough, balls
1 egg white
2 cups marinara sauce (for dipping)

Steps:

  • Line a cookie sheet with non-stick foil, set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet, add onions, salt, pepper and parsley. Cook onions until they are translucent, then add the garlic. Cook the onions until they are carmelized.
  • Remove the onions to a bowl, leaving the extra butter in the pan.
  • Put the sausage into pan and chop it into bite sized chunks. Cook the sausage until it is browned.
  • Add the onions back to the pan with the sausage and cover with a lid. Simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. DO NOT let it burn.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350.
  • Flour a surface and roll out one dough ball with a rolling pin until it is the size of a large pizza. Try not to let it get any thin spots or holes.
  • When the sausage mixture is finished, use a slotted spoon to scoop half of it onto the dough and spread it evenly over the surface. You will save the other half for the second dough. Cover with a layer of half the shredded mozzarella.
  • Roll the dough up like a cinnamon roll, but tuck in the ends like a burrito before you get to the end of the roll.
  • Lay it with the flap down on the cookie sheet and brush with the egg white.
  • Bake in the oven until golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes. After baking, let the bread rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Repeat process for second loaf.
  • Slice and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the pizza, such as pepperoni, mushrooms, or onions.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet for a crispy crust.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature for a short amount of time to prevent the crust from getting too dry.
  • Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage bread pizza is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party snack. It is a delicious and versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With a crispy crust, savory sausage, and melted cheese, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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