French Bread Pizza
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and irresistible French Bread Pizza recipe! Featuring a crispy French bread base slathered in rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and topped with savory pepperoni, colorful bell peppers, and red onions, this easy-to-make dish delivers all the flavors of traditional pizza without the hassle of kneading dough. Brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with aromatic dried oregano, the bread bakes to golden perfection in just 15 minutes, making it the ultimate fast and satisfying meal option. Finished with a garnish of fresh basil for a burst of freshness, this family-friendly recipe is perfect for busy nights or casual entertaining. With just 10 minutes of prep, you can have a customizable, crowd-pleasing dinner on the table in no time!
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Ingredients
- 1 whole French bread loaf
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 20 slices Pepperoni slices
- 1 whole Bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 whole Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Step 2
Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, creating two large pieces.
Step 3
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and lightly brush each with olive oil.
Step 4
Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over each bread half, using half a cup per side.
Step 5
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce-covered bread halves.
Step 6
Layer the pepperoni slices, covering the cheese as desired.
Step 7
Add thin slices of bell pepper and red onion on top of the pepperoni.
Step 8
Sprinkle dried oregano evenly over each prepared bread half.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
Step 11
Garnish the French bread pizzas with fresh basil before slicing each half into individual portions.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade French bread pizza!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1191.9 grams (1191.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2524 |
| Total Fat 120.30g | 154% |
| Saturated Fat 44.10g | 221% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium 6349mg | 276% |
| Total Carbohydrate 252.70g | 92% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.90g | 85% |
| Total Sugars 33.70g | |
| Protein 104.00g | 208% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2009mg | 155% |
| Iron 25mg | 141% |
| Potassium 2723mg | 58% |
Source of Calories