Ingredients:
1 Italian bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
5 slices provolone cheese or 5 slices mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Cut bread lengthwise in half; place cut side up on baking sheet.
Combine oil, garlic, oregano and, if desired, pepper flakes in small bowl; mix well. Brush on cut sides of bread. Place under preheated broiler 5 inches from heat; broil 2 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted. Arrange cheese slices over bread, cutting to fit if neccessary.
Return to broiler; broil 1 minute or just until cheese is melted. Cut bread crosswise into 8 pieces.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 9 min.