Really Italian Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) loaf Italian bread, cut lengthwise
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions
1 small tomato, chopped
1 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 500\u00b0.
Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet.
Set aside.
In small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper; drizzle mixture over sliced bread.
Sprinkle bread with scallions and tomatoes, then top with cheese.
Bake in upper half of oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese melts and edges of bread brown.
Cut into 1-inch pieces and serve.