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Baked French bread pizza on wood cutting board.

French Bread Pizza

Learn how to make The Best French Bread Pizza at home from scratch using less than 10 ingredients! Enjoy when you need a quick weeknight meal or a fun snack!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 558 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (divided in half)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • desired toppings (see notes for topping ideas)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°. Then, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Evenly cut the French bread in half lengthwise, creating two pieces. Place on baking sheet cut side up.
  • Mix softened butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Mix until well combined. Evenly spread on the cut side of the bread.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until the butter is completely melted.
  • Remove from the oven and evenly spread pizza sauce on the French bread.
  • Top with cheese, and add your favorite toppings.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Serve while hot, and enjoy!

Notes

Topping Ideas
  • Margherita Style - Fresh sliced tomatoes and basil
  • Pepperoni and sausage
  • Chicken and mushrooms
  • Spinach and garlic
  • Caramelized onions, red peppers, and feta cheese
  • Pineapple and bacon
  • Bell Peppers and black olives
  • Tomatoes and basil
  • Ham, artichokes, and roasted red peppers
  • Jalapeno and sausage
  • Grilled zucchini and feta cheese
  • BBQ chicken and cheddar cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1335mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1003IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 351mgIron: 5mg

*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

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