Sausage Bread

I came up with this recipe because a lot of people I cook for don't like mushrooms, but love my stuffed mushroom filling. Guys tend to love this one so break it out during football season and it'll be a hit.

1 Small Loaf of French Bread
1 Pkg of Jimmy Dean Reduce Fat Sausage
1 Pkg of Philly Cream Cheese
1/2 Tsp of Garlic Powder
2 Green Onions chopped

Saute the sausage. Once cooked through, pour over cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Let sit for few minutes so cream cheese softens. Cut the french bread in half lengthwise. Gently spoon out some of the bread to hallow out the center so the topping lays in the bread (otherwise topping will fall of the crisp bread too easily). Brush inside of bread lightly with olive oil and then toast in a 400 degree often so bread is crisp. Mix the cream cheese, garlic powder, and sausage mixture together. Add the chopped green onions right before spooning into the bread so they stay vibrant and colorful. Spread mixture into the bread and place under the broiler in a 425 degree oven just so the topping sets (about 7 minutes). Once bread is done, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cut into slices. Serve with marinara sauce and enjoy!

You might want to double the recipe - I'm always asked for seconds :)