Cheesy Meat Sauce Loaf

Recipe: Meat Sauce Loaf 🍝

Description: This Meat Sauce Loaf recipe is a nostalgic favorite, originating from a children’s church camp where it was prepared for hundreds of kids. It’s a quick and easy meal, perfect for busy days, especially if you have leftover spaghetti sauce on hand. With layers of savory meat sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese stuffed inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Serve it alongside a crisp Italian salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

• Servings: 10 slices (approx.)
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of bread (preferably Italian or French)
• 12 slices of mozzarella cheese
• Spaghetti sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• Ground beef or sausage (for the spaghetti sauce)
• Optional: Seasonings like garlic, oregano, and basil

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 226.3
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 4.8g
• Cholesterol: 26.9mg
• Sodium: 489.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 24.3g
• Fiber: 1.4g
• Sugar: 0.5g
• Protein: 11.5g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:

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   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the very top off the loaf of bread to create a lid. Set the lid aside.
   • Hollow out the inside of the bread loaf, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges. Save the scooped-out bread for making croutons later.

2. Make the Spaghetti Sauce:

   • In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until cooked through.
   • Add your favorite spaghetti sauce to the skillet and let it simmer for a few minutes. If using store-bought sauce, you can enhance the flavor with garlic, oregano, basil, or other seasonings of your choice.

3. Layer the Ingredients:

   • Start by placing a layer of mozzarella cheese slices at the bottom of the hollowed-out bread loaf.
   • Next, spoon a layer of the prepared spaghetti sauce over the cheese.
   • Add another layer of mozzarella cheese slices, followed by another layer of spaghetti sauce.
   • Continue layering in this manner until the bread loaf is filled to the top. Make sure the final layer is cheese.

4. Bake the Loaf:

   • Place the stuffed bread loaf on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the loaf is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Allow the Meat Sauce Loaf to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
   • Slice the loaf into thick portions and serve alongside a fresh Italian salad for a complete meal.

This Meat Sauce Loaf is not only delicious and comforting but also incredibly versatile. Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients or add-ons, such as diced vegetables or additional cheese. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or simply craving a quick and satisfying dinner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!