Tomato Baguette Pizza


 

  • 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), halved lengthwise
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, divided
  • 3 medium tomatoes, sliced

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Place baguette halves on a baking sheet; sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Top with 1/2 cup basil, mushroom mixture, tomatoes and remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Cut each portion into three slices. 

Yield: 6 servings.

 

**  I made this as an appetizer and it was a huge hit!