Here’s a super easy and satisfying recipe for French Bread Pizza — crispy, cheesy, and ready in minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners, kids’ lunches, or last-minute game night food.
🍕 French Bread Pizza
🕒 Prep Time: 10 min
🕒 Cook Time: 10–15 min
🍽️ Serves: 4
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
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1 to 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce (jarred or homemade)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Toppings of your choice:
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Pepperoni
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Sausage (cooked)
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Sliced bell peppers
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Onions
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Mushrooms
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Olives
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Basil
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Crushed red pepper
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Olive oil, for brushing
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Garlic powder or Italian seasoning (optional)
🔪 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
425°F (220°C). -
Prep the Bread:
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Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, then again crosswise if needed to fit your baking sheet.
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Lightly brush cut sides with olive oil.
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Optional: Toast the bread for 3–5 minutes before topping to help prevent sogginess.
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Add Sauce & Toppings:
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Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce.
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly.
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Add your favorite toppings.
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Sprinkle garlic powder or Italian seasoning on top if desired.
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Bake:
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Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
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Cool & Serve:
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Let cool for a minute or two before slicing. Serve hot with a salad or dipping sauce like ranch or marinara.
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🍴 Tips:
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Extra crispy? Use a baking rack on top of a sheet pan so the bottom doesn’t steam.
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Make it ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking.
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Kid-friendly: Let them build their own mini sections!