Poor Boy Loaf

Name: Poor Boy Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 unsliced loaf (12 ounces) Italian bread; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced; 6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese; 6 ounces thinly sliced hard salami; 1/3 cup pickled sweet pepper rings

"A zippy spread flavors this hot sandwich loaf," reports Marcia Orlando of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. "Hearty appetites will appreciate this savory, satisfying snack."

Ingredients

1 unsliced loaf (12 ounces) Italian bread
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
6 ounces thinly sliced hard salami
1/3 cup pickled sweet pepper rings

Directions

Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices, leaving slices attached at the bottom. In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, parsley, garlic and red pepper flakes. Spread on every other slice. Place tomatoes, mozzarella, salami and pepper rings between the buttered slices. Wrap in foil. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.