Cheesy Appetizer Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped Spanish olives
1 loaf French bread, cut lengthwise in half (about 24 inches)
paprika

Preparation

Preheat broiler.
Mix mayo, garlic powder, cheese and olives.
Spread mixture evenly on cut surfaces of bread.
Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
Place bread on baking sheet.
Broil, 6 inches from heat, 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
Cut into 24 slices. Serve warm.
Can substitute 2 tablespoons canned mushrooms, chopped and drained, or finely chopped ham or turkey instead of the olives.