Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade French Bread Pizza, featuring a crispy crust topped with gooey cheese and your choice of flavorful toppings. This quick and easy recipe transforms a simple loaf of bread into a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize it to satisfy every palate, and watch as it disappears from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French bread loaf (12 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup assorted toppings (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, cooked chicken)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each half and spread evenly.
- Spread pizza sauce generously over the bread halves.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and add your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg