Description
Crispy french bread pizza elevates simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece of culinary comfort. Quick homemade magic combines crusty bread, zesty sauce, melted cheese, and favorite toppings that invite hungry diners to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup sliced pepperoni
Sauce and Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- Sprinkle of pizza seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), preparing for pizza perfection.
- Craft a flavor-packed garlic butter by blending butter with garlic powder, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
- Carefully split the French bread horizontally, revealing its soft interior.
- Generously coat each bread half with the aromatic garlic butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Spread a vibrant layer of pizza sauce across the buttered surface, creating a tangy foundation.
- Lavishly sprinkle mozzarella cheese, creating a blanket of potential melty goodness.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically across the cheese landscape.
- Dust the top with a delicate sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an extra flavor boost.
- Optional: Enhance with a light shower of pizza seasoning for additional zest.
- Slide the prepared bread into the preheated oven, baking for 10-15 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden masterpiece.
- Remove from oven, let cool momentarily, then slice into delectable portions.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still gloriously molten and the bread remains crisp.
Notes
- Customize toppings by mixing different cheeses like cheddar or provolone for a unique flavor profile.
- Opt for whole wheat French bread to boost nutritional value and add a nutty undertone to the pizza.
- Swap pepperoni with grilled chicken, vegetables, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences and variety.
- Use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder for a more robust and authentic taste that elevates the bread’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg