fine dining experience

Florentine Ciabatta

I came up with this appetizer because of my love for white pizza. I've served my ciabatta pizza at many holiday parties, and it's always a big hit among both children and adults. —Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 loaf (16 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 16 slices
  • 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
  • 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat: stir in seasonings. Cool completely.