Description
A quick and easy French Bread Pizza recipe featuring a crispy, buttery French bread base topped with savory pizza sauce, gooey melted Mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a delicious homemade pizza night with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Base
- 1 loaf French bread (or Italian bread)
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices (quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450º F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crisping the bread and melting the cheese evenly.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise into two halves. Spread the softened butter evenly across the inner sides of the bread halves. Then sprinkle the garlic powder and Italian seasoning evenly over the buttered surface to infuse the bread with flavorful aromas.
- Bake the Bread Base: Place the buttered bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until the butter has melted and the bread surface turns lightly golden and crispy, forming a delicious base for your pizza.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Remove the bread from the oven and spread an even layer of pizza sauce over each half. Then sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, followed by arranging pepperoni slices or your preferred toppings on top.
- Bake to Finish: Return the assembled bread pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and golden brown, ensuring a perfect cheesy finish.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing the french bread pizzas into portions. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade, crispy and cheesy French Bread Pizza!
Notes
- You can customize toppings to include vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for extra flavor and nutrition.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, broil the bread halves for 1-2 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.
- Use freshly grated Mozzarella cheese for better melting quality.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: French Bread Pizza, quick pizza recipe, easy dinner, homemade pizza, baked pizza, pepperoni pizza, cheesy bread
