Beef ‘n’ Pepper Bread Slices

Name: Beef 'n' Pepper Bread Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked roast beef; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise; 1 jar (7-1/4 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped; 1-1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

These festive French bread slices topped with roast beef, red peppers and melted cheese are simple to make and a breeze for guests to handle. They remain a holiday hit with my family and friends. —Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked roast beef
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 jar (7-1/4 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1-1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Top with roasted peppers; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into slices. Serve warm.