French bread with cheese and olives, baked for a playful bite-size snack, great for parties or family meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Bread & Sauce
01 - 1 large loaf French bread
02 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
→ Cheese & Toppings
03 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 12 black olives, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced (optional, used for decorating eyes)
→ For Mummy Bandages
06 - 12 slices mozzarella cheese or string cheese, peeled into strips
# Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice French bread loaf lengthwise, then cut each half into three portions to yield six pieces.
03 - Place bread pieces cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Distribute a generous layer of pizza or marinara sauce on each bread piece.
05 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each sauced bread piece.
06 - Lay strips of mozzarella cheese or peeled string cheese across each bread section, leaving space for the eyes.
07 - Position two olive slices on each piece for eyes, placing a small section of red bell pepper in the center for the pupils if desired.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and bread is lightly toasted.
09 - Remove sheet from oven, allow pizzas to cool slightly, then serve warm.
