Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this quick and easy French Bread Pizza is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party snack. Ready in just 20 minutes, it offers endless topping options to customize to your taste.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce & Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices (or toppings of choice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy crust.
- Toast Bread: Brush both halves of the French bread with olive oil. Place them cut side up on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Prepare Pizza Base: Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over each half to cover the surface.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, then evenly distribute the pepperoni slices or your choice of toppings.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle Italian seasoning over the toppings to enhance the flavor.
- Bake: Return the prepared French bread pizzas to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice into servings, and enjoy hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize toppings with vegetables, sausage, pineapple, or any favorites to make it your own.
- Use whole wheat or multigrain French bread for a healthier option.
- To make it vegetarian, omit pepperoni or replace with plant-based toppings.
- Leftover pizza can be reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
