Basil-bread Slice Pizzas

Submitted by Amanda in Aberdeen

"Easy mini pizzas. These are perfect for appetizers or quick meals. I came across this recipe while looking through a "Best Recipes" booklet."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 1 lb Italian bread
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning

directions

1. Place tomato paste in a mixing bowl, stir in italian seasoning until well blended.
2. Add cream cheese and basil.
3. Slice bread into 1/4 inch thick slices.
4. Place on an ungreased baking pan.
5. Broil 6-8 inches from heat,turn after 1 minute.
6. After browned on both sides remove bread slices from broiler.
7. Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce on each toast slice.
8. Thinly slice mozzarella and layer a slice over the sauce.
9. Broil the little pizzas 6-8 inches from the heat source for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
10. These look beautiful served with a dash of black pepper on top with a basil leaf for garnish.

Reviews

[evelynathens]

what a great and different way to make quick pizzas! I really liked the tomato paste-cream cheese spread. Very flavourful and so easy to put together. The kids loved these as an after-school snack.