Alouette French Bread Pizza

Name: Alouette French Bread Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 pizza, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread; 1 cup store bought traditional marinara sauce; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) package alouette spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (or Alouette Sundried Tomato & Basil, or Alouette Garlic, or Alouette Peppercorn Parmesan.); 1 cup mushroom, sliced; 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup black olives, sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by Corrinne J

"This recipe is really easy and great for a quick week-night dinner or lovely appetizer! The cheese adds a flavor of gourmet with a unique touch."

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photo by CJ Alouette

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 1 pizza
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 loaf French bread
1 cup store bought traditional marinara sauce
1 (6 1/2 ounce) package alouette spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (or Alouette Sundried Tomato & Basil, or Alouette Garlic, or Alouette Peppercorn Parmesan.)
1 cup mushroom, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup bell pepper, diced
¹⁄₂ cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup black olives, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
Sauté mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked and onions are translucent.
Add black olives and garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
Split French bread lengthwise and place onto a baking sheet.
Layer equal amounts of Alouette followed by marinara and vegetables. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and golden brown.
Cut into 6 large French bread pizza slices and serve.
Tip: omit mushrooms and olives, and replace with hot and spicy crumbled sausage and sliced pepperoni.