French Bread Pizza
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French Bread Pizza
Description
This recipe begins by slicing a French bread loaf in half lengthwise and spreading softened butter mixed with minced garlic over the cut sides. The bread is baked at 450°F for five minutes to achieve a crisp, toasted surface without sogginess. Next, a layer of pizza sauce and dried oregano is spread over the toasted bread, which is then topped with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses plus any chosen toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, or peppers.
After layering, the assembled bread pizzas bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Optionally, the pizza can be broiled briefly for a minute or two to further brown and crisp the cheese topping. Allowing the pizza to cool five minutes before slicing helps the toppings settle. This method balances a crunchy bread base with melted cheese and savory pizza flavors.
For best results, precook any meat toppings and drain or lightly dry moist vegetables to avoid excess moisture that could make the bread soggy. Using garlic butter adds flavor and texture to the crust, but olive oil and garlic powder can be alternatives. The broiler step enhances crispness but is optional.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- ¼ cup butter softened, salted
- 1 clove garlic minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- toppings as desired pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, pineapple, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
- Combine butter and garlic in a small bowl. Spread over the bread. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake 5 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp on top.
- Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce on the top. Sprinkle with oregano.
- Top with cheeses and toppings as desired. Bake 12-15 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Cool 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Garlic butter on the bread creates a crisp topping and prevents sogginess; olive oil with garlic powder can be used if preferred.
- Precook any raw meat toppings before assembling to ensure they are fully cooked on the pizza.
- Remove excess moisture from wet toppings like mushrooms or pineapple to keep the bread from becoming soggy.
- Broiling after baking can make cheese and toppings extra crispy but is optional.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607 | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1547mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1184IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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