Mexican Salsa and Bread

Mexican Salsa and Bread

This would make either a great dish to take to the party or a great gift from the kitchen.

1 loaf french bread, sliced in half

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 (16 oz.) jar mild salsa

1 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

2 avocados, diced

1 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice

2 tsp. fresh cilantro, finely snipped

2 tsp. scallions, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1/4 tsp. celery salt

Salt 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Lay sliced French bread cut side up onto a baking sheet
In a small bowl combine oil, cumin, and garlic powder and stir.
Brush the seasoned oil mixture onto the cut side of both bread halves with a pastry brush. Spread salsa evenly on top of bread halves. Sprinkle the halves with the Mexican cheese and top with crumbled Parmesan cheese. Place into 425 degrees oven.
Bake 8 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is good and crusty.
While the bread is baking, prepare the relish.
In a medium size bowl, mix avocados, lime juice, cilantro, scallions, garlic, celery salt, and salt to taste and set aside.
Remove the bread from the oven. Allow cooling a few minutes.
Using a serrated knife, slice bread halves across into 2-inch strips.
To serve put salsa bread strips on a nice plate or platter with avocado relish in a separate bowl.

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