Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of crispy French bread and classic pizza flavors with this Luscious French Bread Pizza recipe. Topped with rich marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, it’s a simple yet delightful dish that brings people together. Whether for a cozy movie night or a festive gathering, this easy-to-make recipe promises to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread (about 12 oz)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- ¼ cup black olives (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place it cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over both halves.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce.
- Layer with pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives as desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (114g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg