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French Bread Pizza

French Bread Pizza

A quick and easy recipe for French Bread Pizza, featuring gooey cheese and your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: EVENING DINNERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 loaf French bread the star of this dish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for brushing
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce rich and tangy
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded) classic choice
  • 1 cup Pepperoni adds savory kick
  • 1 cup Italian sausage (cooked, optional) for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Bell peppers (sliced) for freshness
  • ½ cup Black olives (sliced) briny contrast
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to tie flavors together
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated) finishing touch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

How to Make French Bread Pizza
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the French bread horizontally into two equal halves.
  3. Brush each half with olive oil and place cut-side up on the baking sheet. Toast for about 5 minutes.
  4. Spread pizza sauce over each toasted half.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  6. Layer desired toppings, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan.
  7. Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

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