Meaty French Bread Pizza
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Meaty French Bread Pizza—an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s loaded with bold flavors and satisfying textures. This dish starts with a golden, crisp French bread base brushed with olive oil, layered with zesty marinara sauce, and topped with a generous blend of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Hearty toppings like savory pepperoni, crumbled Italian sausage, and smoky bacon make every bite a meaty masterpiece. Finished with aromatic oregano and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this pizza bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a quick and customizable meal guaranteed to please. Garnish with fragrant fresh basil, slice it up, and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole French bread loaf
- 1.5 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 0.75 cups Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 0.5 cups Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 pieces Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two large pieces. Place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil. This will help create a golden, crispy base.
Spread an even layer of marinara sauce over each bread half, ensuring full coverage.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce.
Top the mozzarella with the cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, crumbled bacon, and pepperoni slices.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for extra flavor and richness.
Season the pizza with dried oregano and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 1–2 minutes.
Slice the bread into individual portions and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Meaty French Bread Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.7 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.3 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 547 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 11057 mg | 481% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.4 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 221.1 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2661 mg | 205% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 1869 mg | 40% | |
*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.
