Italian Loaf (Meat, Cheese and Olive)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Delicious Italian Loaf recipe packed with meat, cheese and olives
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 portion refrigerated prepared pizza dough
1 packet frozen spinach , thawed and drained
4 cups mozzarella cheese , grated
1 egg , lightly beaten
1 lb spicy pork sausage , browned
1 jar diced pimentos , drained
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 package sliced pepperoni
1 teaspoon oregano flakes
12 large pimento stuffed olives , cut in half
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
553
Sugar
3g
Fat
38g
This Italian-inspired meat and cheese loaf is a perfect meal for any occasion. It combines the flavors of pizza, sausage, and olives in a deliciously hearty recipe. Perfect for serving for lunch, dinner or as a snack with a side of cheesy breadsticks or garlic knots. This savory loaf is bound to leave your taste buds craving for more. With its crispy outer crust and deliciously soft, warm center packed with flavor, the Italian Loaf is definitely a must-try recipe!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough to a rectangle, roughly measuring around 20x14 inches.
3.Add the spinach and cheese in an even layer down the center of the dough.
4.Arrange the sliced pepperoni, browned sausage, diced pimentos and oregano on top of the cheese and spinach layer.
5.Fold both edges of the dough in towards the center, overlapping them slightly to form a loaf.
6.Pinch the seams of the dough together and fold the ends underneath to seal.
7.Brush the beaten egg on top of the loaf and top with the halved olives, basil and some additional cheese.
8.Transfer to a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Italian Loaf is a crowd-pleaser, packed with deliciously flavored meat, cheese and olives.
This recipe is perfect for sharing with friends and family at potlucks, parties and gatherings.

CONS

As this loaf is high in calories and fat, it should be consumed in moderation.

This recipe is not suitable for those with dairy, gluten or nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This loaf contains protein from the pork sausage and healthy fats from the olives.
The spinach in this recipe is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium that are essential for good health.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that can help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

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