French Bread Pizza
on Aug 16, 2021, Updated Jul 17, 2024
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French Bread Pizza is the easiest homemade pizza out there and it only takes 15 minutes to make. Forget about making pizza dough – grab a loaf of French bread for the crust!
French Bread Pizza makes the perfect quick and easy meal, game day food, or a party snack. This pizza is super kid friendly but adults will devour it too. Plus, it’s totally customizable to your individual pizza preferences. My kids love when they can pick their own toppings and I love it because everyone is happy – no fights or comprises.
You will never believe how easy it is to whip this pizza up. You just grab store bought French bread and then cut it in half lengthwise, quickly crisp up the bread up in the oven, and, finally, add your favorite pizza sauce and all of your favorite pizza toppings, toast it for a few minutes, and enjoy!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This recipe can be made in a matter of minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch.
- Kid-Friendly: It’s a fun meal that kids can help prepare by adding their favorite toppings.
- Perfect for Beginners: Even if you’re new to cooking, this recipe is easy to follow and virtually foolproof. And it’s totally budget friendly compared to the frozen stuff.
Ingredients
- Loaf of French bread
- Pizza Sauce
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Your Favorite Pizza Toppings
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
How to Make French Bread Pizza
Step #1. Preheat the oven then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step #3. Remove from the oven. Top each side with half the sauce, half the cheese, and your favorite toppings.
Step #2. Slice the French bread in half the long way. Place the halves, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Put it in the oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast.
Step #4. Bake again until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven, let rest for 3 minutes, then slice.
Recipe FAQs
To make French bread pizza you will want to buy a soft loaf of French bread. Baguettes tend to be too crispy for making pizza.
No one likes soggy pizza. My tip to avoid this is to spread butter on the French bread and bake for a few minutes. This will get the top lightly crispy so you can avoid all sogginess. Don’t miss this step!
This is all a matter of personal opinion but here are some of the most popular pizza toppings out there: pepperoni, chicken, sausage, mushrooms, olives, peppers, onions, artichokes, ham, and pineapple.
Expert Tips
- Spread the sauce evenly over the bread so that there is the same amount of flavor in every bite.
- Don’t overload the pizza with toppings – the more kinds of toppings you’re going to put on, the less of each one you need. Think of it this way – if the pizza you’re making only has room for 1 cup of toppings so if you’re just adding cheese and 1 topping, then you can use 1 cup of that topping but if you’re adding 2 toppings, then only use 1/2 cup of each one.
- Mozzarella is traditional for pizza but most pizza places use a cheese blend so feel free to mix it up a little bit and use a combo of cheeses that melt well. Mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan are a classic combination.
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French Bread Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf French bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Slice the French bread in half so that it’s split from end to end and you have two long pieces.
- Place the pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet with the cut sides up.
- Put in the hot oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast the bread (this help the bread to not get soggy once you add the sauce).
- Remove from the oven and top both sides with 1/2 cup pizza sauce and 1 cup shredded cheese. Add any additional toppings you would like.
- Bake for an additional 8-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 3 minutes. Slice into 2 inch wide pieces and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is so flexible! Use what toppings you like or have on hand.
- Be careful not to overload your pizza with toppings.
- If you like your bread extra toasty, butter it before toasting it.
- Save any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a 350°F oven or your air fryer.
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