Mushroom-Gouda French Bread Pizzas

This can be a snack, appetizer or lunch. I used simple white mushrooms, regular Gouda cheese and jarred marinara sauce, but you can get creative with this. The combination of the Gouda with the mushrooms created such a delicious difference over the usual mozzarella cheese.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 2-4 french bread pizzas

Ingredients

• 2  French rolls
• 1⁄2-1  cup  prepared  marinara sauce or 1⁄2-1  cup  pizza sauce
• 1  cup  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1  cup  shaved gouda cheese
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped fresh basil or 1⁄2 teaspoon dry basil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Open french rolls and lay out on sheet pan with insides facing up.
3. Smooth marinara/pizza sauce on each roll surface evenly.
4. Alternate a few mushrooms, with some shaved cheese, mushrooms, shaved cheese and then a little sprinkle of basil.
5. Bake for 20-25 min or just until cheese is melted and browned in a few spots -- ovens vary.
6. Slice into smaller pieces for an appetizer or snack. Serve with a tossed salad or fruit for a great lunch!