Grilled French Bread Pizza

Submitted by katheros

"This came in the Miami Herald hurricane section. I didn't want to lose it. Optional toppings: canned sliced mushrooms, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled onion slices. Pita or Italian bread can be substituted."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 24 inches French baguettes, cut in half lengthwise
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• kosher salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Heat grill to medium heat.
2. Brush the cut side of the baguette with oil and place oil side down on the grill to brown. Remove from grill.
3. Top lightly with crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and cheese. Return to grill and close the lid.
4. Cook until cheese melts and the sauce is warmed through.