Best 11 Italian Stuffed French Loaf Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of Italian stuffed French loaf, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends Italian culinary heritage with the classic French bread. This savory masterpiece is characterized by a crispy, golden-brown crust encasing a tender and flavorful interior filled with a rich combination of Italian herbs, succulent meats, and creamy cheeses. Whether you are entertaining guests or seeking a delightful meal to share with your family, the Italian stuffed French loaf is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF



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A personal favorite of mine. I never liked a meatloaf much. so I decided to come up with my own recipe. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does.

Provided by Lori Davis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup pasta sauce
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs, or more as needed
¼ cup minced onion
¼ cup ketchup
1 egg, beaten
2 large cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly mix beef, pasta sauce, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper together using your hands in a large bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 the meat mixture into the bottom of a loaf pan. Spread mozzarella cheese over the center of the meat. Spread remaining meat mixture over the cheese, pressing edges of meat together on the sides to seal in the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 155.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 931.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

STUFFED FRENCH BREAD



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If you need a hearty appetizer, look no further than this savory stuffed bread. No dipping sauce is required for these cheesy slices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 20 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (1 pound, about 20 inches) unsliced French bread
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the top third off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. (Discard removed bread or save for another use.) Set loaf aside., In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and oregano. Stir in the sausage mixture., Line the bottom bread shell with mozzarella slices; top with sausage mixture. Replace bread top; wrap in foil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ITALIAN STUFFED MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs (up to 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup milk
8 slices cheddar
8 slices baked ham
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs, garlic, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire. Mix well, gradually adding the milk (if it seems too moist, add bread crumbs until it is a consistency that will form a loaf without flattening. Spray a large baking or roasting pan with a non-stick spray and press the meatloaf out. Layer cheese slices and ham, covering the center line of the meatloaf, then close it together and tuck in the ends, forming a loaf which is oblong. Criss-cross the bacon strips to cover the loaf. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F.
  • Let rest 15 minutes, then cut and serve. Gravy is optional.

STUFFED ITALIAN BREAD



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An easy way to dress up a plain loaf of bread! Great as an appetizer or as a side dish to grilled steaks. My local grocery sells a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheese that I use.

Provided by Beth Goldsmith

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Garlic Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 loaf Italian bread
12 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix melted butter, parsley, olive oil, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Slice bread diagonally without cutting all the way through; do the same on the opposite diagonal to create cube-shaped sections still attached to the bottom crust.
  • Spoon butter mixture carefully between sections; stuff in shredded Italian cheese blend. Wrap loaf in aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; unwrap and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 732.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

MEAT STUFFED FRENCH LOAVES



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These fun sandwiches are great to make ahead and keep in the freezer for a fast meal, or to make hors d'oeuvres for an impromptu get together.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf fat long French bread
4 ounces Italian sausage, skin removed
4 ounces ground turkey or 4 ounces ground beef
1 small onion
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut off the ends of the bread, and carefully hollow out the center portion.
  • In a food processor, make soft crumbs out of the bread that was removed from the middle of the loaf.
  • Brown the sausage and ground meat in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion, and continue to cook until soft.
  • In a bowl, combine the cooked meat and onion, the bread crumbs, grated cheese, the egg, mustard, parsley, fennel, basil, salt and pepper and pepper to taste.
  • With a long handled wooden spoon, stuff the hollowed out French bread with the stuffing mixture.
  • Place the ends of the bread back in place and secure with small skewers.
  • Melt the butter and stir in the garlic, let cook over low heat for about 1 minute.
  • Brush the loaf with the butter/garlic mixture and wrap in a piece of aluminium foil, leaving it open at the top, slightly so the top browns.
  • Bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cut into 1 inch slices for hors d'oeuvres, or into 4 larger pieces for main course servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.5, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 1215.5, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.5

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST LOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: cream cheese, egg, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, brioche breads, eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sugar, butter, sugar, strawberry, bananas, powdered sugar

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 oz cream cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
⅓ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
9 brioche breads
4 eggs
¾ cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
½ lb strawberry, sliced
3 bananas, sliced
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • For the cheesecake filling: in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, egg, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • For the French toast egg mixture, combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Dip slices of brioche in egg mixture.
  • Transfer brioche slices and cover bottom of a loaf pan, using a half or a quarter of a slice if necessary.
  • Cover the slices with cheesecake filling and spread evenly.
  • Layer another row of brioche slices and top with slices of strawberry and banana.
  • Layer one last row of brioche slices using small pieces of the bread to fill in the holes.
  • Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • Invert the loaf onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
  • Brush top of loaf with butter and sprinkle sugar over top.
  • Broil on high for 5 minutes or until sugar starts to carmelize.
  • Garnish with more strawberries, banana, and powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 29 grams

ITALIAN CHEESE LOAF



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Here's a deliciously different sandwich. It's yummy warm from the oven or off the grill at a cookout. The cheesy filling is complemented by a mix of garden-fresh ingredients and crusty bread. I usually serve it with a salad and onion rings. -Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut top half off loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out both halves of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Combine remaining ingredients. Spoon into bottom half of bread, mounding as necessary; replace top. Wrap in foil. Bake until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

STUFFED FRENCH LOAF



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SOURCE : THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS - BOOK TWO. We make this every Christmas and new years. The vegetarian options are my creation and not in the book. I have never timed how long this actually takes, so the times mentioned are estimates.

Provided by Chef Shadows

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 loaf French bread
8 ounces spicy bulk sausage
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, Finely Minced
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
3/4 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 veggie burgers, crumbled (I use Garden Burgers) (optional)
4 ounces mushroom pieces (optional)
1 tablespoon pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice the bread in half lengthwise and slightly hollow out each half, leaving a 1/2-inch thick layer of bread.
  • Place crumbs in container of blender or food processor and process 15 to 20 seconds or until fine.
  • Cook sausage, onion, and garlic in skillet over medium heat until meat is browned; drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, meat mixture, egg, 1 tsp mustard, and parsley; set aside.
  • Using a blender or food processor, process the cheeses, olive oil, 2 tsps mustard, and pepper until mixture forms a paste, about 1 minute.
  • Spread cheese mixture evenly over the inside of each bread half.
  • Spoon meat mixture into the cavity of each bread half.
  • Place bread halves together.
  • Wrap loaf in foil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Cut into 1-inch thick slices.
  • • For the vegetarian option:.
  • Cook the Garden Burger, pecans and mushrooms with the onion and garlic.
  • Follow the rest of the recipe from that point.

HERB-STUFFED FRENCH BREAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf French bread, preferably of the sort known as a baguette, or use a good Italian loaf
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped scallions, green part and all
3/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Split the bread lengthwise in half, but do not cut through, leaving it hinged on one side.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan, and add the scallions, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, until scallions are wilted. Spoon the filling onto half of the bread. Cover with the second side, sandwich fashion.
  • Wrap the bread closely in foil, and bake about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 349, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 501 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ITALIAN CHEESE-STUFFED MEATLOAF



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Cut slices of this juicy meatloaf, intensely flavored with herbs and prepared roasted peppers, to reveal a luscious center of melted cheeses.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cups soft French bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese (6 oz)
1 jar (7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce until well combined.
  • On large sheet of foil, shape beef mixture into 12x10-inch rectangle. Top evenly with provolone cheese, roasted peppers and olives to within 1/2 inch of edges. Starting with one 10-inch side, roll up; press seam to seal. Place seam side down in pan.
  • Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven; spoon remaining pizza sauce over loaf. Insert meat thermometer so bulb reaches center of loaf.
  • Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until loaf is thoroughly cooked in center and thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 3 g

ITALIAN STUFFED FRENCH LOAF



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Categories     Beef     Pork     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Large French Loaf
6 Spicy Italian Sausages
1/2lb Lean Ground Beef
1 Large Green Pepper
1 Small Onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 can (6oz) Italian tomato sauce
2 diced tomatoes (canned tomatoes can be substituted)
2 cloves garlic
Italian seasonings to taste
Freshly sliced Mozzerella Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F In a medium sauce pan, brown sausages (still in casings) until no long pink. Slice in half length wise and set aside. Brown ground beef, onions, green peppers, garlic and mushrooms until meat is throughly cooked, drain. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (if using canned tomatoes, drain them prior to adding them to the pan) and Italian seasonings, bring to a simmer until tomatoes soften slightly, stirring occasionally. Cut top of French loaf off in a "V" shape, line the sides with sliced sausages. Place with Meat/tomato mixture on top of sausages. Top with freshly sliced Mozzerella. Wrap entire loaf in foil and bake for 20 minutes, uncover top, so that cheese is exposed, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Slice and serve

Tips:

  • Use a serrated knife to cut the loaf in half horizontally, ensuring both halves are even in thickness.
  • Scoop out the bread from the center of both halves, leaving a 1-inch border.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Spread half of the meat mixture on the bottom half of the loaf.
  • Top with the cheeses, spreading them evenly.
  • Spread the remaining meat mixture on top of the cheeses.
  • Place the top half of the loaf on top of the meat and cheese mixture.
  • Wrap the entire loaf tightly in aluminum foil.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the loaf and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the loaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This Italian stuffed French loaf is the perfect dish to serve at your next party or gathering. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone. With its combination of savory meats, melted cheeses, and crispy bread, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dish, give this Italian stuffed French loaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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