Ingredients
1 cup cheddar, shredded
1 cup ripe olives, sliced
1 12 or 4 6 boboli shells
1 avocado, peel, slice
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1/2 cup sour cream
4 slice bacon, cook, crumble
Directions
Sprinkle cheese and olives over shell. Bake at 450~ for 10 minutes.
Top with avocado and sprouts. Garnish with sour cream and bacon. (wrv)
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Italian; Pasta; Pizza
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