Grilled Pizza Bread

Grill or bake these fabulous French bread pizzas.

"These fun French bread pizzas are great picnic fare for both kids and adults. They can just as easily be baked in the oven."
-- Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

You Will Need
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Sliced pepperoni (optional)


What to Do:
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.

2. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and oregano; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Cut bread in half lengthwise and then widthwise. Spread meat mixture on cut side of bread; sprinkle with cheese, olives, and pepperoni if desired.

4. Loosely wrap bread individually in pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 24 x 18 inches); seal. Grill covered, over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

Serves: 4-6