Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN-TOPPED GARLIC BREAD

Category: Bread

1 lb Italian sausage roll
1 (16 oz) loaf crusty Italian bread
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups diced tomatoes
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 325. Crumble and cook sausage in medium skillet until browned. Drain off any drippings. Cut bread into 1 inch slices.

Combine butter and garlic in small bowl; brush bread slices with mixture. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet. Combine mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and sausage; spread on bread slices.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.