Ingredients

  • 12 inches Italian bread (Boboli)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped finely
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/3 1/3 cup blue cheese or 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed of any of the above spices
  • oregano sprigs (optional) or basil sprig (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place bread shell on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Mix together oil, garlic and pepper.
  • Brush over bread shell.
  • Sprinkle with tomato, cheese and snipped fresh or crushed dried herb.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or till warm and cheese softens "slightly".
  • Cut bread into 12 wedges.
  • If desired garnish with fresh herb sprigs.
  • Serve hot.