GARDEN FOCACCIA

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Frozen bread dough is the convenient base for this herb-flavored flat Italian bread. These savory slices are a super appetizer at a summer gathering. It's a fun and delicious way to use up abundant garden tomatoes and fresh zucchini.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. , Using your fingertips, press indentations in the dough. Brush with oil; sprinkle with rosemary and thyme. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion and garlic. Spread over crust. Top with mushrooms, tomatoes and zucchini; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges