Ingredients
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- 1 loaf of French or Italian bread - sliced thin
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
Topping:
- 1/2 lb. of fresh mozzarella - shredded or sliced thin
- 2 inch piece of pepperoni - chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 6 - 8 fresh basil leaves - chopped
- 4 - 5 vine-ripe tomatoes - diced
- 1/2 small red onion - sliced thin
- 3 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- Hard salami - sliced thin
- 1/2 cup of olives - drizzled with olive oil, ground oregano and red pepper flakes
- Asiago cheese - sliced
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Blue cheese - sliced
- Deli sliced marinated peppers
- Your choice of bread or crackers
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- Place the sliced bread on a baking sheet; brush with olive oil on both sides of the bread and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, turning over once half-way through the baking process.
Topping:
- Combine the tomatoes, pepperoni, garlic, onion, basil, Parmesan cheese, seasonings and olive oil in a bowl and toss.
- Top each baked slice of bread with a spoonful of the tomato mixture; finish with the shredded mozzarella and a little more Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 5 – 6 minutes or until the mozzarella cheese melts.
- Arrange the above on a platter and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
