BLT french bread pizza

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large leek or 3 scallions, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 3/4 teaspoons original Tabasco (pepper sauce), divided

1 (10-inch) French bread loaf

2 medium tomatoes, sliced

1 cup shredded mozzarella

In a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.

With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Over medium heat, cook chopped leeks or scallions and 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco in bacon drippings until tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Set aside.

In small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon Tabasco until blended.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice French bread horizontally in half; open and place on a large cookie sheet. Brush cut side of bread with ½ teaspoon Tabasco; spread with mayonnaise mixture. Evenly spoon leek or scallion mixture on pizza. Top with tomato slices and crumbled bacon; sprinkle with cheese. Place on lower rack of oven. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Tabasco

Nutrition facts per serving: 390 calories, 26 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 32 mg cholesterol, 27 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 672 mg sodium, 2 g fiber