Q E Pizza on a Raft
Get ready to elevate pizza night with "Q E Pizza on a Raft," a quick and easy twist on classic pizza that’s both fun and flavorful! This ingenious recipe swaps traditional dough for hearty slices of toasted French bread, creating a perfectly crisp and rustic base—your "raft" for indulgent toppings. In just 22 minutes, you'll layer on zesty pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and a sprinkling of herbs and spices, all melted to perfection right on the stovetop. Finished with fresh basil, this skillet-cooked marvel delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, kid-friendly meals, or casual entertaining, "Q E Pizza on a Raft" is a deliciously simple way to satisfy your pizza cravings—no oven required!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread loaf (or any crusty bread)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the French bread loaf into 4 large slices, cutting horizontally to create flat surfaces for the 'raft' base.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Place the bread slices, cut side down, into the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
Spread about 1/4 cup of pizza sauce evenly across the toasted surface of each bread slice.
Sprinkle an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, using about 1/4 cup of cheese per slice.
Distribute pepperoni slices (approximately 3-4 per slice) evenly over the cheese.
Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper lightly over the toppings for added flavor.
Return the slices to the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the bread slices from the skillet and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your 'Q E Pizza on a Raft'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 4208 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1323 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1609 mg | 34% | |
*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.
