Mozzarella Pepperoni Bread

"My family enjoys this tempting bread as an appetizer when we have company...and as a quick meal on hectic evenings," shares Teri Toti of San Antonio, Texas. "With five children at home, and all involved in sports, we have this hot snack sandwich often.24 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
- Cut loaf of bread in half widthwise; cut into 1-in. slices, leaving
- slices attached at bottom. Brush butter on both sides of each slice.
- Arrange pepperoni between slices; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
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- Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15
- minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 24 slices.
Nutrition Facts: One slice equals 91 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 229 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.