French Bread Pizza
French Bread Pizza is a quick, easy, and customizable way to enjoy pizza at home. With a crispy French bread base topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, snack, or party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6
- Category: Dinner, Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (grate your own from a block)
Sliced pepperoni or other toppings you prefer
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the halved French bread loaf, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
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Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce on each half.
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Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
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Season with Italian seasoning and garlic salt for added flavor.
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Top with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Add your desired toppings, such as sliced pepperoni or vegetables.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing into individual servings.
Notes
Variations:
Vegetarian: Replace pepperoni with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or olives.
Spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or spicy pizza sauce for extra heat.
Cheesy: Add a layer of provolone, cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese for more richness.
BBQ Chicken: Add cooked, shredded chicken and BBQ sauce for a BBQ pizza variation.
Storage: Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
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