French Bread Pizza
A quick and easy French bread pizza that combines garlic-buttered bread, tangy sauce, gooey mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional toppings (e.g., bell peppers, onions, olives)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter and minced garlic, then spread it over the cut sides of the bread.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add pepperoni and any other desired toppings.
- Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Optionally, broil for 1–2 minutes for a bronzed top.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use day-old French bread for a firmer base. Feel free to experiment with cheese and toppings for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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