FRENCH BREAD SAUSAGE LOAF RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut off ends of loaf;set aside.
• Hollow out loaf with a long serrated knife,leaving a 1/2 in.
• shell.
• Process bread removed from inside loaf in a food processor to make bread crumbs.
• Cook sausage,beef,onion in a large skillet until meat is browned,stirring until it crumbles;Drain.
• Stir in 1 cup breadcrumbs,cheese,and next 6 ingredients.
• Spoon into shell,replace loaf ends,securing with wooden toothpicks.
• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Add garlic;cook 1 min.
• Brush garlic butter over loaf.
• Wrap loaf in foil,leaving top open slightly;place on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 for 25 min.
• Cut into 4 pieces.

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of the bread. Hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. In a food processor or blender, process bread crumbs until coarse; set aside 1 cup. (Discard remaining crumbs or save for another use.) , In a skillet, brown beef, sausage and onion; drain. Stir in reserved crumbs, cheese, egg, parsley, mustard, pepper, salt and fennel; mix well. Spoon into bread shell; replace bred top. Place on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil. , In a small saucepan, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Brush over tops and sides of loaf. Seal the foil. , Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.