Meat Lover’s Pizza Bread is everything you crave from a loaded pizzeria pie—melted cheese, savory meats, and bold Italian seasoning—all tucked into a warm, crusty loaf. It delivers that over-the-top, gooey satisfaction of a classic meat lover’s pizza but in a fun, pull-apart bread form that’s perfect for sharing. Whether you’re feeding a crowd on game night or whipping up a quick weeknight indulgence, this cheesy, meaty creation hits the spot every time.
What makes this recipe so irresistible is the way the bread becomes both vessel and star. As it bakes, the loaf crisps on the outside while staying soft inside, soaking up the pizza sauce and melted cheese. Every slice offers a generous amount of toppings—ground beef, Italian sausage, bacon, and pepperoni—melting together into a rich, savory blend. The seasoning ties it all together with that nostalgic pizzeria aroma.
Using a single loaf of Italian or French bread turns this into an effortless recipe with maximum payoff. It requires only quick assembly yet yields the kind of impressive, comforting dish that looks like it took much longer. The flavors are bold, the texture is perfectly gooey, and the whole loaf becomes a shareable center-of-the-table showpiece.
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This pizza bread is incredibly versatile as well. You can customize the meats, swap cheeses, or add vegetables, making it easy to tailor to your family’s favorite pizza flavors. Serve it warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, and watch it disappear in minutes.
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf of Italian or French bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup cooked ground beef
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: extra pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions:
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