French Bread Pizza
This French bread pizza is cheesy, garlicky, and crispy! Made with simple fresh ingredients in under 15 minutes.
Servings: 12
Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread sliced in half
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- red pepper flakes optional
- pepperoni
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the bread in half lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the garlic butter all over the bread and bake for 5 minutes.
- Once the 5 minutes are up, spread the marinara sauce on the bread and layer it with mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and oregano. Bake for 5 minutes, then broil for an additional 1 minute.
- Allow the bread to cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- I highly recommend baking the bread with garlic butter prior to adding the marinara sauce and cheese to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Use the best pizza sauce and bread you can get your hands on for the best results!
- It is crucial that you use fresh garlic and not store-bought minced garlic that comes in a jar.
- For achieving a golden brown cheese and slightly toasty bread, I recommend broiling it for 1-2 minutes.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the bread in half.
- Want to make this vegetarian? Omit the pepperoni and make it four cheese instead or add peppers, onions, and mushrooms, if you wish.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2mg