Many years ago, Nana and Pa were at their nephew’s wedding, and the groom’s sister, a professional caterer, served this recipe at the reception. Nana, never being one to hesitate to ask for a recipe, promptly started asking questions and came home with the recipe. Nana has converted it into smaller portions to work for a family meal. Make sure to spread each layer thinly. If the topping gets too thick, the bread may become soggy. It’ll be delicious on any bread, but you’ve got to try it on Aunt Alisa’s homemade French bread served next to a pasta dish. Maybe try Nana’s marinara or homemade Alfredo, too.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced in half horizontally
Instructions
- Combine softened butter and garlic powder, then spread onto each bread slice.
- Toast 1-2 minutes under the broiler until browned and toasty on top.
- Now spread a very thin layer of ricotta over the toasted bread.
- Mix mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Top the ricotta cheese with a thin layer of mayonnaise and cheese mixture.
- Place back under the broiler until cheese is melted and toasted.
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalm 34:8
