Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Bread

 

1

loaf (1 pound) French bread

1

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

1/2

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/4

cup finely chopped roasted red bell peppers, (from 7-ounce jar), well drained

1

tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1

small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

• 1 Heat oven to 400ºF. Cut bread loaf horizontally into 3 layers. Mix remaining ingredients.
• 2 Spread half of the cheese mixture over bottom layer. Top with second layer; spread with remaining cheese mixture. Top with third layer; press firmly.
• 3 Wrap securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.