French Bread Pizza (A Step Up) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe is a quick weeknight meal with a nice combination and melding of flavors. Thanks to Cook's Country. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
4 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped |
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1 loaf french bread, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 8 even pieces |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
1 cup pizza sauce |
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Microwave oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons basil, and pepper flakes on high power in small microwave safe bowl until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
2. Brush half of oil mixture over crust and edges of bread and arrange cut side up on foil lined baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over bread and bake until cheese begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
3. Whisk pizza sauce, remaining basil, and remaining oil mixture in bowl. Spread sauce evenly over bread, ten top with mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted and spotty brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve.
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