Ingredients
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided1/3 pound sliced deli ham1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preparation
Place the French loaf dough seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut six slashes, about 1/2 in. deep, on top of dough. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, combine the oil, Italian seasoning and garlic salt; brush over hot bread. Cool on a wire rack for 8 minutes.
Split bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce over shell; top with the ham, pineapple and cheese. Replace bread top. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Heat the remaining pizza sauce; serve with sandwich.
