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cheesy bread florentine

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Anne Vest
@AnneVest
Muncie, IN

Melts in your mouth from the very first bite to the very last! A family favorite appetizer for the Italian at heart!

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(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy bread florentine

  • 1 lg
    loaf of french bread
  • 1-3/4 jar
    alfredo sauce or make your own
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 sm
    garlic cloves minced
  • 1-10 oz
    box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 lg
    tomato, de-seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan
  • 2 c
    shredded provolone or gruyere cheese
  • pepper to taste

How To Make cheesy bread florentine

  • 1
    preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    in a mixing bowl, combine alfredo, mustard and pepper; set aside
  • 3
    slice loaf of french bread down the middle. place bread flat side up on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • 4
    in a hot skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic until tender and fragrant. add spinach, alfredo and parmesan, stirring to mix well. add tomatoes and remove from heat.
  • 5
    spread mixture evenly over bread. sprinkle with provolone cheese. bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until cheese is golden and bread is crunchy.
  • 6
    slice and serve warm.
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