ITALIAN BREAD PIZZA 
Quick and easy. Makes 12 appetizer servings.

1 loaf Italian bread
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Armour Lower Salt Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
1 (16 oz.) jar prepared no salt added, no sugar, no fat pasta sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
12 oz. Armour Lower Salt Ham, thinly sliced
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple rings, well drained
8 thin green pepper rings
8 thin red pepper rings

Slice bread lengthwise in half. Toast cut sides under broiler until lightly browned. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese on each half; broil again about 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Combine pasta sauce and seasoning in small saucepan; cook over medium heat until hot. Spoon sauce evenly over bread halves, top evenly with ham and pineapple rings.

Place green and red pepper rings alternately on top. Sprinkle each half with 1/2 cup of remaining cheese; place on baking sheet. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source abut 4 to 6 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Cut each half into 6 pieces. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

 

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