Pizza Crisps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   In a 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef with garlic and basil, over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through (5-7 minutes); drain well.
3. 3
   Stir in pepperoni and pizza sauce.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat until hot (3 minutes).
5. 5
   Stir in Italian cheese blend and 1 cup cheddar-American cheese blend, stirring until cheese melts.
6. 6
   Arrange bread slices on 2 ungreased baking sheets.
7. 7
   Optional - Bake until crisp if a crunchier snack is desired (about 8 minutes).
8. 8
   Spread a generous tablespoon of beef mixture evenly over each slice.
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   Top each with about 1 teaspoon of the remaining cheese.
10. 10
    To freeze for later use - Place in freezer on baking sheets and leave until frozen (30 minutes); remove from baking sheets, and place in large resealable freezer bag (store in freezer up to 2 weeks).
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    Bake until heated through (15-20 minutes fresh or 20-25 minutes frozen).
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    Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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    Serve warm.