Ingredients

  • 1 loaf unsliced Italian Bread
  • .25 cup Crisco(R) Light Tasting Olive Oil
  • 1.25 teaspoons dried oregano
  • .5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped and pitted black or Kalamata olives
  • 1 container container feta cheese, crumbled

Method

  • HEAT oven to 425°F. Cut loaf of bread into 1/2-inch thick slices. Brush 8 bread slices on both sides with olive oil, reserving remaining bread for another use. Place on baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes. Turn slices upside down.
  • COMBINE oregano, red pepper flakes and mozzarella cheese. Reserve 1/2 cup of cheese mixture. Divide remaining seasoned cheese evenly on top of toasted bread slices. Sprinkle each with tomatoes, olives and feta. Top with remaining seasoned cheese.
  • RETURN to oven. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts and bottoms are crisp.