BEEF 'N' PEPPER BREAD SLICES

Beef 'n' Pepper Bread Slices image

These festive French bread slices topped with roast beef, red peppers and melted cheese are simple to make and a breeze for guests to handle. They remain a holiday hit with my family and friends. -Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked roast beef
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 jar (7-1/4 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1-1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Top with roasted peppers; sprinkle with cheese and parsley. , Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into slices. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.