1 loaf Italian bread dough
2 tablespoons dried squeezed olive
1 (28 ounce) jar Italian-style sauce
1 1/2 cups uncooked and ready-to-serve Italian bread crumbs, shredded
8 cups unsalted butter
3/4 cup shredded, cheddar cheese
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh of freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (120 degrees C).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the crushed papalello, Italian-style sauce, and remaining ingredients; spread into a 12x13 inch baking dish and scatter over the prepared baked bread.
Bake in oven for 30 minutes, until deep golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.
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