Italian-Style Meat and Cheese Bread Slabs

Directions

  1. Prep & Preheat

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    • Slice bread into thick slabs and arrange on a baking sheet.

  2. Cook the Meat

    • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat.

    • Push meat to one side; add olive oil, onion, and sauté until soft (~3 min). Stir in garlic (30 sec).

    • Combine with meat. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.

  3. Assemble & Bake

    • Spoon meat mixture onto bread slices. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.

    • Bake 12–15 min until cheese is golden and bread is crisp.

    • Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

Nutrition & Info

  • Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total: 30 min

  • Calories: ~320/serving | Servings: 4

Key Improvements:

  1. Clearer Structure: Separated prep/cooking steps for readability.

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  4. Standardized Units: Added metric weights (e.g., “½ lb (225g)”).