Boffo Bread

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 can pitted black olives
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in large skillet.
  2. 2
    Saute chopped garlic and onion until brown; add chopped tomatoes and olives.
  3. 3
    Cook for about 5 minutes, then add basil and oregano and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cut bread in half lengthwise and then into half again; scoop out bread, making a trough (give scooped bread to local ducks or geese); divide sauteed ingredients and spoon into trough.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° about 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp.
  6. 6
    Add shredded cheese and place under broiler for 30 to 60 seconds or until cheese melts. Serve as soon as possible.
  7. 7
    To serve, cut into smaller pieces.

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