Savory Stuffed Sourdough Bread

1Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2Cut the top of the sourdough bread (1), about 1 inch thick, and set it aside. Hollow out the center of the bread loaf, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the edges, creating a bread bowl.

3Making the Filling 3. In a bowl, mix together mozzarella cheese (1 cup), bacon, parsley, red bell pepper (¼ cup), green onion (¼ cup), garlic (2 cloves), oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4Assembling the Stuffed Bread 4. Fill the hollowed bread loaf with the prepared filling mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.

5Baking 5. Place the bread loaf on a baking sheet and cover it with the top slice of bread. Wrap the entire loaf in foil.

6Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.