This recipe was inspired by my friend Hadiya who wrote about her longing for great pizza on her blog Sight Undefined. If she were here in Brooklyn, I would have whipped this dish up and invited her over already for dinner but since she has moved across the pond; this post will have to do.
This recipe makes 2 servings:
1 loaf of fresh Italian Bread
1 small red potato (peeled and thinly sliced)
1/3 cup tomato
1/3 cup red pepper
1/3 cup cream cheese
2 tbsp scallions finely chopped
2 tbs grated jack cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Total Prep/ Cook Time:
25 minutes
Topping
In greased shallow baking pan mix:
Potatoes/ Scallions
Bake on 375 degrees until soft and sightly browned. Set aside.
Sauce
In food processor combine:
Tomato/ Red Pepper/ Cream Cheese/Olive Oil/ Garlic/ Sea Salt/ Black Pepper
Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Slice 6" Wedge of Italian Bread and then slice again in half. Place bread on baking sheet and top both halves with a generous layer of sauce. Next place potato/scallion mixture on top of sauce. Sprinkle with jack cheese and place in oven.
Bake at 400 degrees until cheese is melted and browned approx 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and enjoy!
Cheers!