French Bread Pizza

An easy and cheesy French Bread Pizza recipe that's ready in minutes! This homemade pizza is made with garlicky French bread, topped with mozzarella, pizza sauce, and pepperoni.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 large loaf French bread See note in original recipe for specific type
6 tablespoons butter
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 cups grated (low moisture) mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup sliced pepperoni
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice French bread in half lengthwise. Gently press down on the bread to make it less airy and more compact.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir to combine.
Brush the melted butter mixture evenly on top of the bread halves.
Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on each half. This helps prevent a soggy crust. Top with pizza sauce, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add pepperoni slices, then sprinkle each half with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
Return pizzas to the oven and bake for 11-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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