PIZZA WANNABEES 
This zippy flavored appetizer is so easy to make - guests can't get enough, especially the younger generation! Can be made ahead - just broil at last minute to melt cheese.

5 thin slices Italian bread
1 tbsp. olive oil
5 tsp. softened cream cheese
25 slices pepperoni
5 tsp. Ragu or tomato salsa
5 tbsp. Pepper Jack cheese grated from block

Brush each bread slice very lightly with olive oil both sides. Toast bread slices lightly. When cool, spread a very thin layer of Cream Cheese on each slice. Top each slice with 5 slices of Pepperoni. Dot each pepperoni slice with a dab of Ragu. Top each slice lightly with grated cheese.

Broil just long enough to melt cheese. Cut each slice in half; serve hot.

Yields 10 portions.

Submitted by: Maurice Blanchard

 

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