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Grilled French Bread Pizza
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5:30 Challenge: 5 INGREDIENTS, 30 MINUTES
These Grilled French Bread Pizzas are a creative take on the standard tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil combination. Long slices of baguettes are layered with classic toppings and grilled to imbue the sandwich with a slight smokiness, which heightens its intensity, while still allowing the fresh and pure flavors of the ingredients to shine through.
I like to cut the bread on a diagonal to get a large long slice with a healthy amount of crust on both sides to anchor it on the grill. The angled cut is similar to that of biscotti for its second baking. I end up with a piece of bread that is about 7 to 8 inches long and 1 inch thick to provide a substantial serving.
-- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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4 diagonally cut French bread slices, 7 to 8 inches long and 1 inch thick
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil or garlic flavored olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, thickly cut
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
12 basil leaves or 4 thin slices prosciutto
Instructions:
Preheat a lightly oiled grill to medium. Brush bread with oil on both sides. Grill bread for about 1 minute, or until just lightly marked. Flip and top with a layer of tomato and mozzarella slices. Reduce heat to low or cook over indirect heat until cheese is melted and bottom is golden. Use caution to prevent the bottom from burning. Add basil leaves and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle lightly with kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes:
Make sure to cut the bread at an even thickness, to ensure even grilling. A drizzle of high-quality balsamic vinegar before serving is also welcome. If using prosciutto, place over tomatoes.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 309 calories (percent of calories from fat, 54), 10 grams protein, 26 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 19 grams fat (6 grams saturated), 25 milligrams cholesterol, 382 milligrams sodium.
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