PEPPERY PIZZA LOAVES

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I often take these French bread pizzas to church picnics or potluck suppers and there are never any left. When I fix them for the two of us, I freeze two halves in foil to enjoy later. -Lou Stasny, Poplarville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 loaves (8 ounces each) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 cup cheese dip
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup chopped green onions
1 can (4 ounces) sliced jalapenos, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic powder and salt. , Place each bread half on a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Spread with cheese sauce. Top with beef mixture, mushrooms, onions and jalapenos. Drizzle with tomato sauce. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. , Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Freeze option: Wrap and freeze loaves. To use, unwrap loaves and thaw on baking sheets in the refrigerator. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until cheese is melted. May be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.