Sausage and Spinach Sandwich Loaf

A savory sausage and spinach filling is swirled through this sandwich loaf. Good hot or cold.

1 pound bread dough, frozen
1 pound Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/4 ounces ripe olives, sliced, drained
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
melted butter

Thaw bread dough as package directs.

Meanwhile, remove sausage casings and crumble meat into a frying pan with the onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned and onion is limp; discard fat.

Squeeze out spinach; stir spinach and pepper into pan.

On a floured board, roll dough into an 11x15-inch rectangle. Scatter meat mixture onto dough to within 1 inch of edges. Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Starting with a long side, roll up tightly; pinch ends and seams. Place loaf seam side down on a greased baking sheet; tuck ends under. Brush with melted butter and slash top.

Bake in a 350 degree oven until golden, about 35 minutes. Cut into thick slices.

Source: Sunset Magazine, July 1981
Servings: 6