Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1 loaf french 9-grain bread, sliced in half
2. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
4. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
5. 1 (16 ounce) jar mild salsa (or medium or hot salsa to taste)
6. 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (4 cheese blend)
7. 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup queso fresco
8. 2 avocados, diced
9. 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
10. 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, finely snipped
11. 2 teaspoons scallions, finely chopped
12. 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
13. 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
14. salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Lay sliced French bread cut side up onto a baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl combine oil, cumin, and garlic powder; stir.
4. 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 or queso fresco cheese. Place into 425*F. oven.
5. Bake 8 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is good and crusty.
6. While the bread is baking, prepare the relish.
7. In a medium size bowl, mix avocados, lime juice, cilantro, scallions, garlic, celery salt, and salt to taste. Set aside.
8. Remove the bread from the oven. Allow to cool a few minutes.
9. Using a serrated knife, slice bread halves across into 2 inch strips.
10. To serve put salsa bread strips on a nice plate or platter with avocado relish in a separate bowl. Enjoy!