Slithering Snakewich

Oozing with yummy pizza ingredients, this overstuffed snake sports a sinister smile and a long forked tongue. Great fun and sure to be a hit at any kids party.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  frozen bread dough, thawed
• 4  ounces  sliced mozzarella cheese, diagonally cut in half
• 4  ounces  sliced cheddar cheese, diagonally cut in half
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package  sliced  pepperoni
• 1 (8 ounce) can  pizza sauce
• 1⁄2 cup sweet pepper, strips (red, green, and or or yellow)
• 1  strip  roasted red pepper
• 2  pimento stuffed olives

Directions

1. Place thawed bread dough on a lightly floured surface.
2. Roll into a 22-inch long rope.
3. Place on a large greased baking sheet forming a "snaky S" shape.
4. Let rise in a warm place for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until double in size.
5. Bake in a 350F oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped.
6. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack.
7. Cool to room temperature.
8. Hollow out the center portion of the loaf about 1-inch deep and 1-1/2-inches wide, leaving about 2-inches on each end of the loaf.
9. Layer cheeses down the center of loaf, pressing cheese slices down into the hollowed portion of the loaf.
10. In a medium bowl, stir together the pepperoni and pizza sauce.
11. Spoon atop the cheese.
12. Top with the strips of sweet pepper.
13. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake in 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
14. Make a slit in the front of the loaf and insert a roasted red pepper strip for a tongue; insert two pimento stuffed olives with toothpicks for eyes.
15. Makes 8 servings.