Mushroom-Gouda French Bread Pizzas

Submitted by VickyJ

"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: 35mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 2-4 french bread pizzas
• Serves: 2-4

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!

Reviews

[K9 Owned]

I expected to like this but I had no idea I'd be such a piggy about it! I made 1/2 a very long baguette and ate the whole thing myself. So simple and so very, very tasty!<br/>Made in honour of VickiJ. RIP my dear.

 

[Perfect Pixie]

This was really simple and nice. i had it on a partly baked gf french stick. very nice, will make again. i loved the melted gouda. Thanks for posting. Miss Pixie x x x :)

 

[Miss Annie]

What a nice surprise appetizer. I made this with a small baugette of French bread. I think the flavors of the cheese and basil were outstanding together. A nice balance with the marinara sauce. They were the perfect little bites. I did use smoked Gouda instead of plain, because that's what I had in my refrigerator.<br/><br/>I will miss you Miss Vicky. RIP