Bruschetta

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
1 Italian loaf, cut in half lengthwise
butter
garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 small onion, diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
3⁄4 cup bacon bits
several mushrooms, cleaned and diced
mozzarella cheese, shredded

Lay loaf halves on cookie sheet, cut side up. Spread with butter and lightly sprinkle with garlic powder. Combine parsley, onion, tomato, bacon bits and mushrooms in a bowl. Spread evenly over bread. Top with shredded cheese. Bake on top rack of oven set at 400°F until cheese melts.