Description
A quick and easy French Bread Pizza recipe featuring a crispy French bread base topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and colorful veggies, baked to perfection in the oven. Perfect for a satisfying and customizable meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 French bread loaf
Sauce
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure the bread crisps and the cheese melts perfectly.
- Slice Bread: Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long halves for the pizza base.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Place the two bread halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up, ready for topping.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over each bread half, ensuring full coverage.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the marinara sauce on both bread halves.
- Add Toppings: Distribute pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and black olives evenly over the cheese layer.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes over the toppings to add flavorful depth.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool: Carefully remove from the oven and let the pizza cool slightly for easier slicing and serving.
- Serve: Slice into individual portions and enjoy your delicious homemade French Bread Pizza.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites such as onions, jalapeños, or different meats.
- For a crispier crust, you can toast the bread halves for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Use part-skim mozzarella for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven or toaster oven to maintain crust texture.