Pizza Loaf

A filled-bread dinner.

1 frozen whole-wheat bread loaf, allowed to rise until even with rims of loaf pan

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1/4 cup fat-free grated cheese

3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped

1/2 cup cocktail sauce

1 slice light swiss cheese, chopped

1/4 cup onion, chopped

2 strips homemade beef jerky, chopped

1/4 cup shredded pizza cheese (mozzarella and provolone)

1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free ricotta cheese

dried oregano

dried basil

black pepper

extra flour

cooking spray

Mix all ingredients (except dough, flour, and cooking spray) in a bowl.

Roll dough on a floured surface until it is approximately 7x15 inches.

Spread mixture on top of dough. Leave a 1 inch rim.

Roll width-wise (to make pinwheels if sliced).

Place in a loaf pan coated with cooking spray. (I know--I made mine too long)

Allow to rise. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. (It mega-expanded on me!)

How was it?

Much better than I thought it would be given that I completely made up the filling. There was a variety of textures. The cocktail sauce and the sun-dried tomatoes gave the filling a slightly tart flavor. The bread was very soft. The filling was so heavy that it was falling out.

The only unfortunate part: I gave myself permission to binge on it since it wouldn't have lasted as a left-over. Stupid Jaime.

Sockies....I couldn't resist this picture. If only I had this many sock-loving friends!

Recipe majorly adapted from Beard on Bread