Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough
- 8 ounces spaghetti or angel hair pasta
half of a typical size box
- 1 24 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
divided
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Directions
- 1
Allow the bread dough to thaw and rise according to the package instructions. This step will take several hours. During the last 20-30 minutes of the dough rising, move on to the next steps.
- 2
Crumble and brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until full cooked. Drain off any excess fat. Add half of the jar of spaghetti sauce and reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer as you move on to the next steps.
- 3
Boil the spaghetti or angel hair noodles according to package directions. Drain and then stir in the remaining half of the spaghetti sauce. Set aside.
- 4
On a lightly floured surface, roll the bread dough out into a rectangle; approximately 18 inches wide and 24 inches long. The dough may shrink a bit after you roll it out, but this is okay.
- 5
Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray then transfer the rolled out bread dough to the cookie sheet.
- 6
Pour the meat sauce down the center of the bread dough. Top with the spaghetti and then sprinkle the top of the spaghetti with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Cut 1 inch wide strips into the dough on each side of the filling starting from the outside right up to the filling. Make a cut on one side and then make a matching cut on the other side to be sure you have the same number of dough strips on each side.
- 8
Create a loaf by crisscrossing the dough over the filling. Start at one end and work your way from side to side until you reach the other end.
- 9
Bake the loaf at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- 10
Combine the melted butter and garlic powder then brush the mixture over the baked spaghetti bread.
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About this Recipe
Craving a cozy, comforting meal that brings together two family favorites? This Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread delivers a hearty, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying twist on classic pasta night, all baked into a golden, garlicky loaf.
What makes this recipe truly special is how it innovatively combines tender spaghetti and savory ground beef with rich tomato sauce, all tucked inside a warm, buttery garlic bread crust. It's an ingenious way to enjoy a complete meal in one delightful package, eliminating the need for separate sides and making dinner both fun and flavorful.
When you pull this creation from the oven, expect a fragrant aroma of garlic and rich Italian sauce to fill your kitchen. Each slice promises a delightful experience: a golden-brown exterior giving way to a soft, doughy interior generously brushed with garlic butter. Inside, you'll discover a hearty filling of well-seasoned ground beef and spaghetti, bound together by a luscious tomato sauce and gooey, melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a comforting, savory, and wonderfully textural dish that’s perfect for hungry families.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to personalize your stuffed garlic bread. You can easily swap the ground beef for ground turkey, a plant-based crumble, or even a mix of sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers for a vegetarian option. For a different cheese pull, try adding a sprinkle of provolone or Parmesan along with the mozzarella. If you're looking to sneak in some extra vegetables, finely dice onions, carrots, or zucchini and mix them into your ground beef as it cooks, or stir them directly into the spaghetti sauce before stuffing.
This impressive yet approachable dish is ideal for a relaxed family dinner, a casual get-together with friends, or any evening when you're seeking ultimate comfort food. Serve it simply as is, or with a light green salad on the side to balance the richness.