French Bread Pizza
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French Bread Pizza
Description
This recipe begins by slicing a loaf of French bread lengthwise and brushing it with a mixture of melted butter, garlic powder, and fresh parsley. The bread is briefly baked at a high temperature until golden and lightly crisped, which helps prevent sogginess after adding moist toppings.
After pre-baking, pepperoni is layered on half the loaf, and pizza sauce is spread over the pepperoni. Mozzarella cheese and additional pepperoni are added on top before baking again at a moderate heat until the cheese melts and bubbles. Fresh parsley and optional oregano can be sprinkled on the finished pizza.
The dish offers a crispy crust combined with savory pepperoni, tangy sauce, and melty cheese. It is ideal for quick casual meals or snacks and serves well sliced for sharing. The technique of layering pepperoni under the sauce reduces moisture from the bread for better texture.
Pre-baking the bread and carefully layering toppings are key tips to avoid a soggy result, ensuring every slice has a lightly crisp French bread base and well-melted cheese topping.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup pepperoni (or to taste)
- 2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat oven to 400-degrees.
- In a small bowl, melt butter. Add garlic powder and fresh parsley. Slice French bread lengthwise and brush garlic butter mixture onto the bread.
- Place French bread on a large baking sheet, open-side up. Bake 5-8 minute or until bread is nice and golden-brown.
- Remove bread from oven and reduce oven heat to 350-degrees. Place half of the pepperoni in a layer over the bread.
- Spread pizza sauce over the pepperoni.
- Add cheese and remaining pepperoni.
- Bake for another 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley and oregano. (optional)
- Cut into slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Layer some toppings beneath the sauce to reduce sogginess of the bread.
- Pre-baking the French bread helps maintain a crisp texture under the toppings.
- Slice and serve the pizza immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1122mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 330mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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