Iowa State Fair Pizza Bread
Transform your snack game with Iowa State Fair Pizza Bread, a delightful fusion of classic pizza flavors and crusty French bread! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe layers a garlic-butter base with rich pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, green bell peppers, and black olives. Finished with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, optional chili flakes for a spicy kick, and freshly grated Parmesan, this oven-baked treat delivers golden, bubbly perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or a quick indulgent snack, this pizza bread is guaranteed to become a favorite. Bake, slice, and serve warm for a bite of fair-day nostalgia right in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole French bread loaf
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over each half of the bread.
Sprinkle an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
Add the pepperoni slices, diced green bell peppers, and sliced black olives over the mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and optional red chili flakes on top for added flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are golden brown.
Remove the pizza bread from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top while still hot.
Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before cutting into slices or strips. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.4 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 7528 mg | 327% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.4 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 121.1 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2052 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 2300 mg | 49% | |
*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.
