Slithering Snakewich

Ingredients

• 16 ounces frozen bread dough, thawed
• 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese, diagonally cut in half
• 4 ounces sliced cheddar cheese, diagonally cut in half

• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sliced pepperoni

• 1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup sweet pepper, strips (red, green, and or or yellow)
• 1 strip roasted red pepper
• 2 pimento stuffed olives

Directions

1. 1

   Place thawed bread dough on a lightly floured surface.

2. 2

   Roll into a 22-inch long rope.

3. 3

   Place on a large greased baking sheet forming a "snaky S" shape.

4. 4

   Let rise in a warm place for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until double in size.

5. 5

   Bake in a 350F oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped.

6. 6

   Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack.

7. 7

   Cool to room temperature.

8. 8

   Hollow out the center portion of the loaf about 1-inch deep and 1-1/2-inches wide, leaving about 2-inches on each end of the loaf.

9. 9

   Layer cheeses down the center of loaf, pressing cheese slices down into the hollowed portion of the loaf.

10. 10

    In a medium bowl, stir together the pepperoni and pizza sauce.

11. 11

    Spoon atop the cheese.

12. 12

    Top with the strips of sweet pepper.

13. 13

    Place on a greased baking sheet and bake in 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

14. 14

    Make a slit in the front of the loaf and insert a roasted red pepper strip for a tongue; insert two pimento stuffed olives with toothpicks for eyes.

15. 15

    Makes 8 servings.