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Italian Cheese Loaf

SUBMITTED BY: Mary Ann Marino

"Here's a deliciously different sandwich. It's yummy warm from the oven or off the grill at a cookout. The cheesy filling is complemented by a mix of garden-fresh ingredients and crusty bread. I usually serve it with a salad and onion rings."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
  • 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut top half off loaf of bread; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon into bread shell; replace top. Wrap in foil. bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Kelly W.
Very tasty recipe! Make sure to measure the ingredients precisely, or you end up with tons of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by JH
Took this on a picnic and cooked it on the side of the grill. Probably due to these... MORE


 
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