French Bread Pizza
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this easy and irresistible French Bread Pizza, a quick 25-minute recipe that combines crispy bread, gooey melted mozzarella, and classic pizza flavors. Perfectly customizable, this recipe starts with a golden-toasted French bread loaf brushed with olive oil, then layered with rich pizza sauce, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings like savory pepperoni, crunchy bell peppers, and sharp red onions. Finished with a sprinkle of dried oregano and fresh basil, it captures the essence of traditional pizza with a rustic, homemade twist. Ideal for busy families or casual gatherings, this French Bread Pizza is a no-fuss crowd-pleaser packed with flavor and texture. Plus, it can easily be tailored to suit vegetarian or gourmet preferences!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole French bread loaf
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 20 slices Pepperoni slices
- 1 whole Bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 whole Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, creating two large pieces.
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and lightly brush each with olive oil.
Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over each bread half, using half a cup per side.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce-covered bread halves.
Layer the pepperoni slices, covering the cheese as desired.
Add thin slices of bell pepper and red onion on top of the pepperoni.
Sprinkle dried oregano evenly over each prepared bread half.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
Garnish the French bread pizzas with fresh basil before slicing each half into individual portions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade French bread pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.8 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.1 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 8710 mg | 379% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 573.0 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 161.8 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1974 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 2480 mg | 53% | |
*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.
