Cheesy Sausage Spinach Bread

There’s nothing quite like this mouthwatering Cheesy Sausage Spinach Bread.  It’s stuffed with flavorful ingredients like savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and gooey melted cheese. This bread is a show-stopping dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. You can make it as an appetizer, or even as a quick dinner.

This sausage bread was one of my Aunt Jeanie’s special recipes, and it always brings back such warm memories. Every time we visited her, she had this delicious bread waiting for us, and it never failed to put a smile on my face. The combination of spicy Italian sausage, garlicky spinach, and gooey melted mozzarella is simply irresistible—who wouldn’t love it?

You can use store bought pizza dough or try making my easy recipe for The Best Homemade Pizza Dough. Both will work just fine.

Can I use frozen spinach for cheesy sausage spinach bread?

Yes, you can use frozen spinach to make cheesy sausage spinach bread! In this recipe I used fresh spinach, I find it easy and quick to use.

If you prefer to use frozen spinach, thaw the frozen spinach in a colander and let it thaw at room temperature.  Once thawed, use your hands to squeeze out as much water as possible. Excess moisture can make the bread soggy.

Can I make cheesy sausage spinach bread ahead of time?

Yes, you can absolutely make cheesy sausage spinach bread ahead of time!

You can fully bake the bread, then let it cool completely. Wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven when ready to serve.

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Main Ingredients Needed:

• pizza dough
• Italian sausage
• fresh spinach
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• grated Parmesan cheese
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• egg
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• sesame seeds

Step by Step Instructions:

Remove sausage from casing. Brown in a large skillet, using the back of your spoon to break sausage into small pieces. When brown remove from pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add in oil and garlic, saute for 1 minute. Place fresh spinach in pan and cook until spinach is wilted. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

Add cooked sausage back into pan with spinach. Stir to combine.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pizza dough to a large rectangle and place on large baking sheet.

Spread mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with cheeses.

Start by folding over one side to the center. Next fold in both ends and finish by folding the other side to the middle. Turn the bread over, seam side down onto the lightly oiled pan.

Brush with egg wash. Cut a few small slits on top of the bread, sprinkle on sesame seeds.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before slicing.  Enjoy!!

Storage and Reheating Tips:

If by chance, you have leftovers of this Cheesy Sausage Spinach Bread, let it cool before wrapping in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. You can then store it in a airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes until warmed through. Cover loosely with foil to prevent it from drying out.

Cheesy Sausage Spinach Bread

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• Author: Lori
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: stove-top and oven
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbls sesame seeds

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Instructions

• Cook the sausage:
  • Remove sausage from casings.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sausage to skillet. Using the back of your spoon, break sausage into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the oil and chopped garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes(if using).
  • Add the cooked sausage back into the pan. Stir to combine.
• Prepare the dough:
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, about 12×16 inches. Lightly spay a large baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil.  Place dough onto the baking sheet.
• Assemble the bread:
  • Spread the cooled sausage and spinach mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
• Roll and seal:
  • Starting from a long side, fold over the dough to the center. Now fold in both ends. Fold over the last side to the center, and gently press down to seal.
  • Using both hands, carefully flip bread over so the seam side is facing down.
• Egg wash and bake:
  • Brush the top with beaten egg.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Cut a few small slits on top of the bread.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
• Cool and serve:
  • Let the bread cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.