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The Best French Bread Pizza

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This French Bread Pizza recipe is a quick and delicious homemade alternative to frozen pizza. Crispy garlic buttered French bread topped with gooey melted cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful seasonings makes for a satisfying meal in just over 30 minutes.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

3/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried parsley

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning blend

1 loaf French bread (not a baguette)

1 cup pizza sauce (more or less, to taste)

2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (more or less, to taste)

2/3 cup sliced pepperoni (more or less, to taste)

1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (more or less, to taste)

Sprinkle of pizza seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Mix melted butter with garlic powder, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Slice French bread in half crosswise, then slice those halves in half again lengthwise, resulting in 4 pieces about 7-8 inches long and 3-4 inches wide.
  4. Brush garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread. Bake for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle a bit of mozzarella cheese on each piece. Return to oven and bake 4-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  6. Meanwhile, for crispier pepperoni, microwave pepperoni slices in a single layer on a plate for about 40 seconds (optional).
  7. Remove baking sheet from oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly on the bread, then add remaining mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, and pizza seasoning if using.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
  9. If desired, drizzle any leftover garlic butter over the pizzas and serve hot.

Notes

  • Swap pepperoni for cooked sausage, mushrooms, or veggies like bell peppers and onions for a different flavor.
  • Use a blend of cheeses such as cheddar, provolone, or fontina for richer taste.
  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
  • Make it vegetarian by using a variety of grilled vegetables and omitting meat.
  • Try a white pizza version with garlic butter, ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach instead of tomato sauce.
  • Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes to keep crust crispy; avoid microwaving.
  • Freeze assembled but uncooked pizzas wrapped tightly for up to 1 month; bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.

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