Ingredients for Basil Bread Slice Pizzas
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- thinly sliced mozzarella cheese (1 ounce per slice)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- freshly ground black pepper
- basil leaf for garnish
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How to Make Basil Bread Slice Pizzas
- Preheat your broiler to high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of tomato paste with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Stir in 2 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil until smooth.
- Slice a loaf of bread into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Arrange the bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Broil the bread slices for 1 minute per side, or until lightly golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
- Remove the bread from the broiler and spread 2 tablespoons of the tomato basil mixture onto each slice.
- Top each slice with 1 ounce of thinly sliced mozzarella cheese.
- Broil the pizzas for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and a basil leaf before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
6g
Carbs
2g
