Spudini Bread

• garlic↗2 -3 cloves
• butter↗1 cup

  at room temperature

• dried basil↗1 1⁄4 tablespoons
• capers↗2 tablespoons

  drained

• good quality crusty Italian bread↗1 loaf
• sliced mozzarella cheese1⁄2 - 3⁄4 lb

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Chop garlic in a food processor.

3. 3

   Add all other ingredients, except for bread and mozzarella.

4. 4

   Process in short bursts, until spread is rough and lumpy.

5. 5

   Slice bread into 3/4 inch slices, not all the way through, leave bottom crust connected.

6. 6

   Spread each side of each slice with the butter spread.

7. 7

   Place a piece of mozzarella between the slices.

8. 8

   Brush top and sides of the loaf with butter spread.

9. 9

   Wrap the loaf in foil.

10. 10

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted throughout.

11. 11

    Open foil and return to oven for 5 minutes.