BARBECUE OR OVEN BAKED PIZZA BREAD

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Easy to make pizza bread starting with a loaf of French bread or you could also use kaiser rolls or other bakery buns. Great for lunch or dinner, or cut into smaller slices for appetizers. You can bake it in the oven, or cook the hamburger first and make it on the barbecue. You can change the seasonings to taste and add other favorite pizza toppings if you like. Times given are for the oven method. Additional time is required to cook the hamburger for the barbecue method.

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Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise (20 inches)
1 lb lean ground beef
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 teaspoons white sugar or 2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 cup stuffed olives, drained, sliced
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh chives, snipped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • FOR THE OVEN:.
  • Cut the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves on a greased baking sheet.
  • Combine uncooked beef, tomato paste, sugar, olives, Parmesan cheese, chives, salt, oregano and pepper.
  • Spread mixture to the edges of the cut surfaces of the bread.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 25 minutes or until meat is well done.
  • Top with mozzarella or cheddar cheese; return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Cut into thick slices to serve.
  • FOR THE BARBECUE:.
  • Precook the hamburger; drain excess grease. Combine cooked meat with the remaining ingredients, including grated cheese.
  • Spread the cooked meat mixture over the cut surfaces of the bread.
  • Wrap each half in heavy-duty foil and heat until warm and cheeses are melted.
  • Cut into thick slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 972.8, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.8, Protein 27

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