The Best French Bread Pizza
A nostalgic and customizable French bread pizza recipe that elevates comfort food to a whole new level.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- Sprinkle of pizza seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Melt the butter and mix with garlic powder, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
- Slice the loaf of French bread in half crosswise, then into quarters lengthwise.
- Brush the cut sides with garlic butter and bake for 6-8 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each piece; bake for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- For crispy pepperoni, microwave it for about 40 seconds while cheese melts.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on the bread, then add remaining mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and optional seasonings.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- If desired, drizzle with leftover garlic butter before serving hot.
Notes
Feel free to swap pepperoni for other toppings to suit your palate. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/french-bread-pizza/
