1 loaf Italian bread
1 cup mayonnaise
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon pepperoncini brine from the jar
1 package sliced pepperoni, cut into ½-inch squares
1 pound ground sausage, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup pepperoncini pepper slices
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Marinara sauce, warmed
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice the bread at 1-inch intervals, being careful not to slice all the way to the bottom.
Place the bread on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, using enough foil to eventually wrap the whole loaf of bread.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepperoncini brine.
Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the bread, including in between the sliced parts.
Stuff the chopped pepperoni, cooked sausage and pepperoncini pieces into each slice.
Combine the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stuff the cheese mixture into each slice.
Wrap the bread tightly in foil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the bread is warmed all the way through and the cheese is well melted.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve with warmed marinara as a dipping sauce on the side.