CHEESY BREAD FLORENTINE

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Provided by Anne Vest

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 large loaf of french bread
1-3/4 jar(s) alfredo sauce or make your own
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 small garlic cloves minced
1-10 oz box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large tomato, de-seeded and chopped
1/2 c shredded parmesan
2 c shredded provolone or gruyere cheese
pepper to taste

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. in a mixing bowl, combine alfredo, mustard and pepper; set aside
3. slice loaf of french bread down the middle. place bread flat side up on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
4. in a hot skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic until tender and fragrant. add spinach, alfredo and parmesan, stirring to mix well. add tomatoes and remove from heat.
5. spread mixture evenly over bread. sprinkle with provolone cheese. bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until cheese is golden and bread is crunchy.
6. slice and serve warm.