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The Best French Bread Pizza Recipe

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This Best French Bread Pizza recipe transforms classic French bread into a delicious, easy-to-make pizza loaded with mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun snack, it combines crispy bread, savory garlic butter, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning blend

Main Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread (not a baguette)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (more or less, to taste)
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (more or less, to taste)
  • 2/3 cup sliced pepperoni (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (more or less, to taste)
  • Sprinkle of pizza seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Set aside.
  2. Make garlic butter mixture: Melt the unsalted butter either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Stir in garlic powder, dried parsley, and Italian seasoning blend until combined.
  3. Prepare the bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half crosswise, then cut each half into two equal lengthwise pieces, giving you four pieces approximately 7-8 inches long and 3-4 inches wide.
  4. Brush bread with garlic butter: Generously brush the cut sides of the bread with the garlic butter mixture. Place the bread cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes to toast and infuse the bread with garlic flavor.
  5. Toast mozzarella cheese: Remove the bread from the oven and sprinkle a bit of mozzarella cheese on each piece. Return to oven and bake for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  6. Optional crisp pepperoni: For crispier pepperoni, microwave the pepperoni slices arranged in a single layer on a plate for about 40 seconds. This helps remove excess grease and crisps them slightly.
  7. Assemble pizza toppings: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Evenly spread pizza sauce over each piece of bread, then add the remaining mozzarella cheese, the pepperoni slices, Parmesan cheese, and optionally sprinkle pizza seasoning on top.
  8. Bake the assembled pizza: Return the loaded bread pizzas to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown slightly on top.
  9. Optional finishing touch: If you have leftover garlic butter, drizzle it lightly over the finished pizzas for an extra burst of flavor. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use French bread, not a baguette, for the best size and texture.
  • Adjust the amount of pizza sauce and cheese to your taste preference.
  • Microwaving pepperoni before baking reduces grease and adds crispiness but is optional.
  • Sprinkling additional pizza seasoning enhances flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Leftover garlic butter can be drizzled on top at the end for extra richness.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture; leftovers can be reheated in an oven or toaster oven.

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