Description
Enjoy the delicious flavors of pizza on a crispy French bread crust with this easy French Bread Pizza recipe. Customize with your favorite toppings for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1 cup Italian pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Your choice of toppings such as pepperoni, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, or cooked sausage
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Bread: Place the halved French bread cut-side up on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the bread with olive oil.
- Add Sauces and Cheese: Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over each half. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Add Toppings and Seasonings: Add your desired toppings and season with oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Serve: Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a sturdy, crusty French bread to avoid sogginess.
- To make it extra crispy, toast the bread in the oven for 3–5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Great for a quick weeknight dinner or lunch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 French bread
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
