cheesy bread florentine

Muncie, IN
Updated on Mar 29, 2013

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make cheesy bread florentine

  • Step 1
    preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    in a mixing bowl, combine alfredo, mustard and pepper; set aside
  • Step 3
    slice loaf of french bread down the middle. place bread flat side up on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    slice and serve warm.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Other Breads
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Bread

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