Basil-bread Slice Pizzas

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: 20 mins
• 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.