Description
Crispy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes, this French Bread Pizza recipe brings pizzeria flavor to your kitchen without the hassle of homemade dough. A family favorite that’s easy to customize with your go-to toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread (about 1 lb, 20–21 inches long)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 25 pepperoni slices (or toppings of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice French bread in half lengthwise.
- Melt butter in a pan and combine with olive oil, garlic, oregano, and salt.
- Brush cut sides of bread with garlic mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for 4–5 minutes.
- Spread pizza sauce over toasted bread. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Bake again for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Toasting the bread before adding sauce keeps it from getting soggy.
- Swap in your favorite toppings—veggies, sausage, or a drizzle of hot honey.
- Use part-skim mozzarella for less grease and better melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes