Instructions: Prepare the spread up to 1 day ahead.

This recipe can also be doubled for
your holiday gatherings.

In small microwave-safe bowl, microwave 8 sun-dried tomato halves

(dry-packed) with 2 tablespoons water, covered, at HIGH (Full Power) 1 minute; drain. In food processor or blender, process tomatoes, 1/4 cup Wish-Bone Italian or Lite Italian Dressing, 1 medium clove garlic, 1 medium
clove shallot or 1 tablespoon chopped onion and 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel
seeds (optional) 10 seconds or until mixture is coarsely blended, scraping sides twice. Thinly spread on sliced French or Italian bread; broil until bread is toasted.

Makes about 1/3 cup
spread.

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