Description
Satisfy your cravings with this delectable Easy French Bread Pizza! This quick and customizable dish features a crispy crust topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese, zesty pizza sauce, and your choice of flavorful toppings. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a culinary masterpiece that is perfect for game night, family dinners, or casual gatherings. With endless topping options—from classic pepperoni to fresh veggies—this recipe allows you to unleash your creativity in the kitchen. Serve it hot and watch as everyone dives in for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French bread loaf
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over each half.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce and add your preferred toppings.
- Drizzle olive oil over the toppings to enhance flavor.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, cool slightly, then slice and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use stale bread for an extra crunchy base. Experiment with sauces like pesto or white sauce for unique flavors. Add fresh herbs after baking for extra aroma and taste.