1
can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
1
cup pizza sauce, salsa, or tomato sauce (your preference)
1
tablespoon from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4
cup shredded baked or deli-rotisserie chicken
3/4
cup shredded Mexican or southwest cheese blend
Additional toppings such as diced green onions, diced ripe olives or diced tomatoes, if desired
Instructions
Step
1
Bake French bread as directed on can for 26 minutes.
Step
2
Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
Step
3
Cut baked loaf in half lengthwise; cut each piece in half crosswise. Place pieces cut side up on ungreased cookie sheet.
Step
4
Spread 1 cup pizza sauce, salsa or tomato sauce on pieces of bread. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix evenly over sauce. Divide 3/4 cup shredded baked or deli-rotisserie chicken and 3/4 cup shredded Mexican or southwest cheese blend evenly onto pieces of bread. Sprinkle with desired additional toppings.
Step
5
Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until cheese is melted, bread is golden brown, and toppings are hot.
Step
6
Remove from oven. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
To mix things up, you can also try this recipe using cooked ground beef or turkey.