French Bread Pizza recipe

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This French Bread Pizza is a classic pepperoni pizza baked on a loaf of French bread! The result is a soft, chewy, perfectly crispy crust topped with your favorite pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 406cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

1 loaf soft French bread
2 tablepsoons garlic butter (or use regular butter)
⅔ cup pizza sauce, any kind
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly grated is best!)
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup pepperoni (mild or spicy, regular or minis)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place one oven rack in the top third of the oven (this helps to prevent the bottom from burning)
Slice French bread in half lengthwise and flatten slightly (this helps to prevent curling edges) and spread the cut side with garlic butter.
Toast bread for 4-5 minutes (or broil 2-3 minutes) or until just slightly dried and crusty on top -- it doesn't have to be browned. Remove from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
Spread each half with an equal amount of sauce (use a little more or less depending on how big your loaf is). You just want a thin layer so it does not become soggy.
Top with mozzarella cheese, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and add pepperoni (or add your favorite toppings).
Bake for 10 (in the top third of the oven), or just until cheese is melted and beginning to brown (or to your desired doneness)
Slice and serve.

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