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Menu of the Month
Warmer weather means more outdoor activities and
less time for meal planning and preparation. Recipes like Mama’s Pizza Boats are
meal-savers because they are liked by most age groups and can be adapted to use
ingredients you might happen to have on hand. Kids like these pizza boats
because they taste good, and can be held in hand to eat. No skills with fork and
knife required! Although a sturdy bread like French or Italian bread, sliced
horizontally, works best as a pizza boat base, any bread product will work.
Toasting the bread enhances the flavor and texture. Top with tomato or pizza
sauce, veggies and cheese. Add a meat topping if desired. Serve with a tossed
salad or raw vegetables, strawberries and cookies.
Mama’s Pizza Boats
4 hot dog buns, English muffins or slices Italian bread
½ cup pizza or spaghetti sauce
5-6 ounces sliced cooked ham, beef, turkey or Canadian bacon, if desired
1 cup vegetables such as fresh or canned mushrooms, sliced or chopped onions,
peppers, spinach leaves or pineapple
¾ cup shredded cheese like mozzarella, provolone or brick cheese
Heat oven to 450°F. Cover baking sheet with foil if desired to speed clean up.
Lay buns or muffins cut side up on prepared sheet and toast for a few minutes in
oven until golden brown.
Spread about a tablespoon of sauce on each half of bun, muffin or bread. Layer
on meat and vegetables or pineapple. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for about 10
minutes or until heated through and cheese starts to bubble.
Makes 4 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 263 calories, 17g protein,
9.8g fat, 26.9g carbohydrate, 932mg sodium. To reduce sodium, omit canned
mushrooms, Canadian bacon and ham.
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