French bread pizza is easier than making homemade pizza dough and faster than calling out for delivery. Just pick up a loaf of fresh French bread and use your favorite toppings for a quick-and-easy dinner. For fun, let the kids add their own pizza toppings. And don’t forget—this makes some great Game Day food, sliced into smaller pieces.
Ingredients
- loaf French bread: 1 piece (12 ounce)
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- pizza sauce: 1 cup (to taste)
- mozzarella cheese: 2 cups (to taste, shredded)
- pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onion, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, jalapenos, ham, bacon, or tomatoes:
- red pepper flakes or chopped basil: (for garnish)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup, and set aside.
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Using a serrated knife, cut the French bread in half, and then slice in half lengthwise to make 4 pizzas. Lightly brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 4 minutes.
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Remove from the oven; spread pizza sauce over each piece of bread, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Finish by adding your favorite toppings, pressing in slightly to adhere.
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Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and starting to brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Serve immediately.
