Meaty French Bread Pizza

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Meaty French Bread Pizza—an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s loaded with bold flavors and satisfying textures. This dish starts with a golden, crisp French bread base brushed with olive oil, layered with zesty marinara sauce, and topped with a generous blend of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Hearty toppings like savory pepperoni, crumbled Italian sausage, and smoky bacon make every bite a meaty masterpiece. Finished with aromatic oregano and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this pizza bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a quick and customizable meal guaranteed to please. Garnish with fragrant fresh basil, slice it up, and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole French bread loaf
• 1.5 cups Marinara sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 0.75 cups Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
• 0.5 cups Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 pieces Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two large pieces. Place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil. This will help create a golden, crispy base.

Step 4

Spread an even layer of marinara sauce over each bread half, ensuring full coverage.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce.

Step 6

Top the mozzarella with the cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, crumbled bacon, and pepperoni slices.

Step 7

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for extra flavor and richness.

Step 8

Season the pizza with dried oregano and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.

Step 9

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 1–2 minutes.

Step 11

Slice the bread into individual portions and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your Meaty French Bread Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1476.6 grams (1476.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4030

Total Fat 240.70g	309%
Saturated Fat 98.30g	492%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 547mg	182%
Sodium 11057mg	481%
Total Carbohydrate 230.40g	84%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 221.10g	442%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2661mg	205%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 1869mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 23.2%