French Bread Pizza
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
501 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
French Bread Pizza
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This FAST and EASY pizza recipe incorporates a French bread crust. This handy shortcut saves you time on busy weeknights to make home-baked pizza a reality. Pizza is always a family FAVORITE and this thick and chewy variety will be a big hit!
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Ingredients
- 1- pound loaf French bread I recommend store bought from your grocer's bakery
- ¼ cup salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce marinara sauce may be substituted
- 2 cups pizza cheese usually a mixture of mozzarella, pecorino-romano, etc.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- pepperoni slices for topping
- fresh basil leaves optional for garnishing
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise top to bottom and place on a large baking sheet; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, basil, parsley, and garlic powder until fully combined and use a rubber spatula to gently spread it over the top of the cut sides of bread.
- Top each half of the bread evenly with pizza sauce* and then sprinkle the cheese evenly.
- Sprinkle the oregano and red pepper flakes over the top of the cheese.
- Top with pepperoni and bake for 12 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is as golden browned as desired, and the bread is slightly crusty to the touch* (See Notes for tips for a crispier crust).
- Optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve. Pizza is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- *If you prefer a crispier crust, you can bake the bread for 5 minutes after the herb butter has been put on it.
- Pull it out of the oven, add the rest of your toppings, and bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
1120mg
(47%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1120mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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