French Bread Pizza
This crispy and cheesy French Bread Pizza recipe is an easy dinner for the whole family to enjoy!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword French Bread Pizza, French Bread Pizza Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
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Calories 483.1 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 9 items
1 (24-inch by 4-inch) loaf of soft French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ – 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce (or more or less), to taste
12 ounces (about 3 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: 1-2 ounces sliced pepperoni or other toppings of choice
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Instructions
list of 7 items
1. Place rack in the upper-middle position in the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. Cut the loaf of bread in half crosswise, and then cut each piece in half horizontally to make 4 equal pieces.
3. Place the bread cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the crust with the olive oil.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder and salt. Flip the bread cut-side up and brush the cut side with the melted butter mixture.
5. Bake the bread (cut-side up) until it’s browned on the edges, about 5 minutes.
6. Spread sauce evenly on each piece of toasted bread. Top with mozzarella, then Parmesan, and finally the pepperoni or other optional toppings (in that
order). Return to the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
7. Let the pizza rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Notes
• Make Ahead: You can assemble the French Bread Pizza in advance and freeze it for a later meal. Talk about convenient!
• How to Freeze French Bread Pizza before Baking: To freeze your pizzas in advance, gently press the toppings into the toasted bread, and then place them
on a baking sheet in the freezer for about one hour. Once frozen, transfer the pizzas to large Ziploc freezer bags (or other airtight containers) and store
in the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake the frozen pizzas straight from the freezer, but add a few extra minutes to the suggested baking time.
• Leftover French Bread Pizza will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• How to reheat French Bread Pizza: Place the pizzas on a baking sheet and warm in a 350 degree F oven (or toaster oven) until heated through, about 10
minutes.
• Add any toppings that your family enjoys. My boys keep it simple with plain cheese pizza, while we typically add sliced pepperoni. You can also top the
French Bread Pizza with sautéed sliced mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and olives for a veggie-packed meal.
• Hawaiian French Bread Pizza: Top the pizza with diced ham and/or cooked bacon and diced pineapple.
• BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza: Use barbecue sauce instead of the marinara sauce and cheddar cheese instead of the Parmesan. Add grilled or rotisserie
chicken, sliced red onion and bacon.
Nutrition Facts
French Bread Pizza
Amount Per Serving (1 large piece)
Calories 483.1 Calories from Fat 221
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.6g38%
Saturated Fat 10.8g68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 47.2mg16%
Sodium 539.8mg23%
Potassium 36.4mg1%
Carbohydrates 53.2g18%
Fiber 2.1g9%
Protein 14.4g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
This crispy and cheesy French Bread Pizza recipe is an easy dinner for the whole family to enjoy!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword French Bread Pizza, French Bread Pizza Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
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people
Calories 483.1 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 9 items
1 (24-inch by 4-inch) loaf of soft French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ – 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce (or more or less), to taste
12 ounces (about 3 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: 1-2 ounces sliced pepperoni or other toppings of choice
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Instructions
list of 7 items
1. Place rack in the upper-middle position in the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. Cut the loaf of bread in half crosswise, and then cut each piece in half horizontally to make 4 equal pieces.
3. Place the bread cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the crust with the olive oil.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic powder and salt. Flip the bread cut-side up and brush the cut side with the melted butter mixture.
5. Bake the bread (cut-side up) until it’s browned on the edges, about 5 minutes.
6. Spread sauce evenly on each piece of toasted bread. Top with mozzarella, then Parmesan, and finally the pepperoni or other optional toppings (in that
order). Return to the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
7. Let the pizza rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Notes
• Make Ahead: You can assemble the French Bread Pizza in advance and freeze it for a later meal. Talk about convenient!
• How to Freeze French Bread Pizza before Baking: To freeze your pizzas in advance, gently press the toppings into the toasted bread, and then place them
on a baking sheet in the freezer for about one hour. Once frozen, transfer the pizzas to large Ziploc freezer bags (or other airtight containers) and store
in the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake the frozen pizzas straight from the freezer, but add a few extra minutes to the suggested baking time.
• Leftover French Bread Pizza will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• How to reheat French Bread Pizza: Place the pizzas on a baking sheet and warm in a 350 degree F oven (or toaster oven) until heated through, about 10
minutes.
• Add any toppings that your family enjoys. My boys keep it simple with plain cheese pizza, while we typically add sliced pepperoni. You can also top the
French Bread Pizza with sautéed sliced mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and olives for a veggie-packed meal.
• Hawaiian French Bread Pizza: Top the pizza with diced ham and/or cooked bacon and diced pineapple.
• BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza: Use barbecue sauce instead of the marinara sauce and cheddar cheese instead of the Parmesan. Add grilled or rotisserie
chicken, sliced red onion and bacon.
Nutrition Facts
French Bread Pizza
Amount Per Serving (1 large piece)
Calories 483.1 Calories from Fat 221
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.6g38%
Saturated Fat 10.8g68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 47.2mg16%
Sodium 539.8mg23%
Potassium 36.4mg1%
Carbohydrates 53.2g18%
Fiber 2.1g9%
Protein 14.4g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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