5 from 15 votes
French Bread Pizza
French Bread Pizza uses a halved loaf of French bread as the base, topped with a garlic-herb butter, Parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. The bread crisps slightly under the broiler, creating a crunchy yet soft texture combination. This recipe offers a straightforward baking process that results in an easy-to-handle pizza, combining buttery garlic flavor with classic pizza toppings for a hearty snack or quick dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
673 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 1/2-2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 ounces pepperoni or toppings as desired, slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, cut side up, and spread the butter mixture evenly across the top. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the surface has browned slightly.
- Remove from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly across the top.
- Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly and then add desired toppings.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Let cool, slice, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
1252mg
(52%)
Potassium
345mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1119IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1252mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1119IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.