Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french baguette - sliced and left to stale
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella (1 lb log from Trader Joes)
  • 1.5 -2 bottles marinara sauce
  • 1/2 can sliced black olives
  • Italian Herb seasoning to taste
  • 1/2 tub, shredded parmesan
  • pepper flakes or korean chili threads

Method

  • Heat the oven to 350 F. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer and toast till they turn a light brown
  • Pour out about 1/2 cup of the marinara onto a 9x9 square baking dish. Arrrange a layer of the toasted bread over. pinch off the mozzarella and scatter evenly and then sprinkle the parmesan, Now scatter the olives and pepper flakes & herbs. Pour over more tomato sauce to cover and repeat the same sequence until the ingredients are used up. top with a layer of the cheese.
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for ~ 20 minute until the cheese has melted. Increase the temperature to 375 and allow the top to brown lightly (about 10 minutes)
  • Remove the hodge podge out of the oven, allow to cool slightly, cut into squares and serve warm.