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French Bread Pizza

French Bread Pizza is the ultimate snack when you're craving pizza but don't have the time to make your own dough. It's easily customizable and perfect for weeknights, game day, or after school snacking!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread or baguette, Italian bread, or any rustic loaf
  • 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes hand crushed and completely drained of liquid
  • 1 teaspoon Sicilian oregano or Italian
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 10-12 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese weight will vary, but use enough to cover the pizza completely
  • 3 tablespoons pecorino romano grated
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic grated

Instructions

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  1. Hand crush the plum tomatoes and drain the excess juice.  Save the juice for another use.  Add the salt and oregano to the tomatoes and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 450f and set the rack to the middle level. Mix the garlic and olive oil together.
  3. Slice the loaf in half and if each side is thicker than 1", press down to flatten. Using a pastry brush, coat the inside of both pieces of bread with garlic oil and place onto a baking sheet. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until golden.
  4. Spread the sauce onto the bread then cover with cheese. Bake for 8 more minutes. Remove the pizza and distribute the grated Pecorino Romano on both sides. Bake until bubbly and golden (about 2-3 more minutes). Remove fromthe oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice into 4 pieces per side. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use any toppings you like.  Sausage, meatballs, cupping pepperoni, and mushrooms all work well.
  • There might be some extra sauce leftover.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and the pizza can be reheated at 350f on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until hot.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 46.7g (16%) Protein 20.5g (41%) Fat 19.1g (29%) Saturated Fat 7.5g (38%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 836mg (35%) Potassium 934mg (27%) Fiber 5.6g (22%) Sugar 11.1g (22%) Calcium 311mg (31%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 46.7g 16%
Protein 20.5g 41%
Fat 19.1g 29%
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 836mg 35%
Potassium 934mg 20%
Fiber 5.6g 22%
Sugar 11.1g 22%
Calcium 311mg 31%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.