Hearty Sausage Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup fresh mushroom, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 loaf unsliced Italian bread
• 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   In large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

2. 2

   Add the cream cheese, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, water and oregano.

3. 3

   Cook and stir until cheese is melted.

4. 4

   Cut bread in half horizontally; hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3/4-inch shell (save removed bread for another use).

5. 5

   Place bread bottom on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese; top with sausage mixture and remaining cheese.

7. 7

   Replace bread top.

8. 8

   Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.