French Bread Pizza Recipe

Crusty French bread is topped with garlic butter, pizza sauce, oregano, and two kinds of cheese before baking to melty perfection.

I love a good homemade pizza with homemade dough but this pizza bread is quick and easy when time is short.

FRENCH BREAD: Pick up a large loaf of French bread at the market or make homemade French bread. Top it with garlic butter for an extra layer of flavor.

SAUCE: Either buy a jar or make some homemade pizza sauce. Change it up by stirring in some bbq sauce, a couple of tablespoons of pesto. You can also use marinara sauce with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.

French Bread Pizza

This is the easiest way to make pizza for a crowd! French Bread Pizza is cheesy, flavorful, and so fun to make.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 607 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 1547 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread
• ¼ cup salted butter (softened)
• 1 clove garlic (minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded )
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
• toppings as desired (pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, pineapple, etc. )

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
3. Combine butter and garlic in a small bowl. Spread over the bread. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake 5 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp on top.
4. Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce on the top. Sprinkle with oregano.
5. Top with cheeses and toppings as desired. Bake 12-15 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
6. Cool 5 minutes before slicing.

French Bread Pizza

This easy French Bread Pizza has dinner ready with minimal effort. Skip the homemade pizza dough and use french bread for a quick (and crispy) pizza!

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread
• 4 tbsp. butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 c. marinara or pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
• Pepperoni slices
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Freshly chopped basil, for topping

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Slice bread in half lengthwise. Mix melted butter and garlic together and brush all over cut side of bread. Bake for 10 minutes to lightly toast.
2. Spread marinara on top and top with mozzarella, pepperoni slices, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Bake again until cheese is melty, 10 minutes more.
3. Top with basil to serve.

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FAQ

How do you keep French bread pizza from getting soggy?

What is French bread pizza made of?

How to make a pizza with loaf bread?

1. Grease a pan lightly with few drops of oil or little butter.
2. Toast the bread slices slightly on one side. …
3. Flip them to the other side. …
4. Smear pizza sauce as desired. …
5. Next spread grated cheese as much as you like. …
6. Sprinkle herbs and red chili flakes as desired.

How long does it take to cook a French bread pizza in a toaster oven?

1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375°F. (Toaster Oven 400°F)
2. Remove pizza(s) from carton and plastic wrap. Place on baking sheet.
3. Bake 20 to 23 minutes until cheese melts and product is heated through.