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French Bread Pizza

French Bread Pizza: Quick, Cheesy Goodness for Busy Nights

This French Bread Pizza is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy nights, loaded with flavor and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
  • 0.25 cups Salted butter or olive oil
For the Flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or use ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups Pizza sauce or your favorite marinara
  • 0.5 tsps Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese mix with provolone for extra flavor
  • 0.25 cups Shredded Parmesan cheese consider using Pecorino Romano
For the Toppings
  • Toppings as desired (pepperoni, ham, veggies, etc.)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.
  3. Combine softened butter and minced garlic in a small bowl. Spread over the bread halves.
  4. Bake the bread for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Spread pizza sauce evenly across the toasted bread and sprinkle dried oregano on top.
  6. Layer with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, adding desired toppings.
  7. Bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Broil (optional) for an extra crispy finish for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil for added flavor and color.

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