GRILLED PIZZA BREAD

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These fun French bread pizzas are great picnic fare for both kids and adults. Tasty on the grill, they can just as easily be baked in the oven. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Sliced pepperoni, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt and oregano; simmer for 5-10 minutes. , Cut bread in half lengthwise and then widthwise. Spread meat mixture on cut side of bread; sprinkle with cheese, olives and pepperoni if desired. , Loosely wrap bread individually in pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 24x18 in.); seal. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Cut each into fourths.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.