Description
This Easy Meat Lovers Bread is a savory, stuffed pizza dough rolled with a delicious combination of mozzarella, bacon, Italian sausage, and pepperoni. Baked until golden and served warm with marinara sauce, it makes a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that’s sure to satisfy any meat lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Cheese
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Meat Filling
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Serving
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure a perfect baking environment for the bread.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 10 by 14 inches, creating a base for the filling.
- Add Cheese and Meats: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the dough, then layer with cooked bacon, Italian sausage, and sliced pepperoni for a hearty meat filling.
- Season: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder over the layered ingredients to infuse flavorful notes throughout.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log and pinch the seam firmly to seal all the fillings inside.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the rolled dough seam-side down onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Brush the top of the bread with olive oil for a golden, crispy crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bread to cool slightly, then slice into 8 pieces.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can swap in different meats such as ham or salami to vary the flavors.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- This bread reheats well in the oven or air fryer, making it perfect for leftovers.
