French Bread Pizza

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French bread pizza is easier than making homemade pizza dough and faster than calling out for delivery. Just pick up a loaf of fresh French bread and use your favorite toppings for a quick-and-easy dinner. For fun, let the kids add their own pizza toppings. And don’t forget—this makes some great Game Day food, sliced into smaller pieces.

By Pat Bernitt

Updated on February 29, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

14 mins

Total Time:

29 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) loaf French bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pizza sauce, or to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onion, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, jalapenos, ham, bacon, or tomatoes
red pepper flakes or chopped basil, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup, and set aside.
Using a serrated knife, cut the French bread in half, and then slice in half lengthwise to make 4 pizzas. Lightly brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 4 minutes.
Remove from the oven; spread pizza sauce over each piece of bread, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Finish by adding your favorite toppings, pressing in slightly to adhere.
Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and starting to brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

As an option, brush the bread with garlic butter instead of olive oil. Pre-baking the French bread helps prevent sogginess from the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491	Calories
21g	Fat
53g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 1136mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 22g	44%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 388mg	30%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 398mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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