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Pizza Bread (Pizza Sandwiches) Recipe

When I was growing up, my parents worked. So I learned basic cooking skills in Boy Scouts to prepare meals at home. These days, my wife Diane, and I share the kitchen responsibilities.—Steve Mirro, Cape Coral, Florida

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Pizza Bread (Pizza Sandwiches) Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (20 inches) French bread, halved lengthwise
8 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, Combine beef, tomato paste, olives, Parmesan cheese, chives, salt, oregano and pepper. Spread to the edges of the cut surface of the bread. Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 495 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 1,282 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Pizza Bread (Pizza Sandwiches) in Taste of Home April/May 1997, p47

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.