A flavorful Italian bread that makes an excellent “finger-food” appetizer. Easy to make and tasty too. Check it out the Antipasto Bread recipe here!!
[one_third] Prep Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings:8[/one_third_last]
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- 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, unsliced
- 8 thin slices hard salami
- 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp minced garlic
[/tab] [tab]Yield: 8 servings
Amount per serving.
- Calories:389
- Fat: 22 g (7 g saturated fat)
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
- Sodium: 838 mg
- Carbohydrate: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
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Directions:
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Step 1
Cut bread in half lengthwise then cut in half width wise.
Step 2
Place cut side up in a foil-lined baking dish. Brush with 2 tbsp olive oil. Bake at 450 degree F, for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a small skillet. Add carrot, green pepper, celery, onion and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Spread pesto over the bread.
Step 4
Arrange salami, tomatoes, carrot mixture and olives over the bread. Sprinkle with cheese.
Step 5
Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut each piece of bread in half. Antipasto Bread is ready now. Serve warm.
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- Serve with with tomato relish and cold shrimp salad.
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