Shelly's Recipe

CREOLE FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

Category: Sandwiches

1 large loaf , (20inch) French bread, split, lengthwise
1 pkg. pepperoni slices
1/2 lb. cooked small shrimp
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1 onion, sliced
1 cup jalapeno slices, (jar variety)
1 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup Creole pizza sauce (recipe below)
16 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

Creole Pizza Sauce
1 large can tomato puree
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, sliced thin
1 tsp. creole seasoning
2 tbs.'s fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tbs. olive oil

Saute the garlic and green onions in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomato puree, parsley and seasonings, and cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Place bread, crust side down on a large cookie sheet. Spread Creole sauce evenly over the two French bread halves. Layer veggies, starting with the mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions. Add cheese, then pepperoni, shrimp, olives, and jalapenos. Top with a little more cheese. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cut each half into 10, 2 inch wide servings.