Olive Garlic Puffs

Ingredients

1 can Olives, drained & coarsely chopped

1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

1 cup Mayonnaise

1 head garlic, chopped finely

1/2 cup Dried basil

1/2 cup Dried parsley

1 Sourdough baguette, cut crosswise on slight dia

Preparation

I submitted this recipe to a local station (KSBW-8 Garlic recipe contest) and was one of the winners

After making it on TV the head chefs from the California Culinary Academy told me I left one thing out and I have to agree - hot peppers - so follow the recipe and add jalapenos, habs, . . .(your choice) and enjoy!

Mix first 6 ingredients in a bowl.

Mound 1 tablespoon Olive-Garlic mixture on each bread slice and spread it around. Arrange on baking sheet, broil until topping is heated through and begins to brown, about 2 minutes [can toast the bread, then add the spread & broil. Or bake @ 375-F about 5-10 minutes or until bread is toasted and the top is lightly golden. Serve hot.

Variable:* this mixture can be put into a baking dish, baked at 375-F about 30 minutes, or until inserted knife comes out clean and served with sliced baguettes

* can use a "boboli-type" crust, spread mixture over and bake at 400-F until topping is heated through and begins to brown, about 10-20 minutes, instead of baguette

* can use uncooked pizza, or crescent roll triangles rolled out on baking pan, spread mixture over and bake at 400-F until topping is heated through and begins to brown, about 30 minutes, instead of baguette

* can use English muffins - spread mixture over and bake at 400-F until topping is heated through and begins to brown, about 10-20 minutes, cut in 1/4s & serve, instead of baguette

* can use other cheeses, like Monterey jack, American, etc., shredded, instead of Parmesan

* can leave mayo out & add some olive oil & toss into hot pasta

* can leave mayo out and spread on toasted baguette slices crostini/bruschetta style