Cheesy Pizza Bread
Indulge your cravings with this irresistible Cheesy Pizza Bread—a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or a fun appetizer at gatherings. This dish features a crisp French bread base slathered with savory marinara sauce, a generous layer of gooey mozzarella, and a medley of classic pizza toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, and mushrooms. Enhanced with a flavorful blend of garlic, oregano, and basil, each bite delivers a burst of Italian-inspired goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a no-fuss way to satisfy your pizza fix without the hassle of dough-making. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve this crowd-pleaser straight from the oven for ultimate enjoyment. Perfect for sharing (or not!), this pizza bread is a hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Mixed pizza toppings (e.g., diced bell peppers, olives, mushrooms)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Cut the French bread loaf in half horizontally to create two large halves. Place the halves on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
Brush each bread half with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil.
Spread marinara sauce evenly over the bread halves, leaving about 1/2 inch of space around the edges.
Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce, followed by grated Parmesan cheese.
Add pepperoni slices and any additional toppings you like, such as diced bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are lightly golden.
Once baked, remove the cheesy pizza bread from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then slice into pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.3 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.7 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 328 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 7961 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.7 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 152.4 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2464 mg | 190% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1412 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
