Florentine Ciabatta

Name: Florentine Ciabatta
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; Dash crushed red pepper flakes; 1 loaf (16 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 16 slices; 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers; 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 loaf (16 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 16 slices
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat: stir in seasonings. Cool completely.
2

Preheat oven to 400°. Place bread on ungreased
3

. Bake until golden brown, 5-7 minutes on each side. Spread with garlic oil. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers and spinach; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.