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homemade French bread pizza held by Hanna's hand with golden cheese, mini pepperoni, and herbs. Handheld slice shows crisp crust and gooey topping texture.

French Bread Pizza

Crispy French Bread Pizza loaded with gooey cheese and bold toppings in under 20 minutes. The easiest weeknight dinner that beats takeout.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Broil Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: 6$

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet (For baking both halves)
  • 1 Serrated knife (For slicing bread)
  • 1 Cheese Grater (Shreds better melt than pre-grated)
  • 1 Small saucepan (Optional, for warming sauce)
  • 1 Oven mitts (For safe handling after broil)

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread - Or Italian loaf, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - Or garlic butter
  • ½ cup Pizza sauce - Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded
  • Toppings - Pepperoni, diced veggies, etc.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Or dried oregano

Instructions 

  • Toast sliced bread and brush with olive oil.
    Halved French bread brushed with garlic butter and lightly toasted.
  • Spread pizza sauce evenly.
    Mozzarella and pizza sauce added to toasted Adding sauce and cheese to French bread pizza.
  • Add cheese and favorite toppings.
    Pepperoni, bell peppers, and cheese being added to French bread pizza before baking.
  • Bake 8–10 mins, broil to finish.
    Golden baked French bread pizza with melty cheese and toppings, sliced and served.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 410kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 37g (12%) | Protein: 14g (28%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 740mg (32%) | Potassium: 210mg (6%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 480IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 210mg (21%) | Iron: 2.1mg (12%)