As quickly as you can defrost and heat up a frozen pizza, you can make a fresh French bread pizza with all of your favorite pizza toppings. It’s perfect for nights I don’t have much time to prepare dinner, or if I have a group of teenagers coming over to the house. Did I mention it’s also cheaper to make than getting takeout?
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If pizza is on your menu weekly, like it is at my house, check out more of our delicious pizza recipes.
Loaf of French bread – one large loaf of French bread will easily feed 6-8 people. Butter – about six tablespoons butter, melted (you can also use olive oil if desired) Fresh parsley – finely chopped Garlic powder – about a teaspoon Pizza sauce – use your favorite bottled sauce, homemade sauce or other marinara sauce. Add more to taste. Pepperoni – as much as you like! Mozzarella cheese – about two cups or more. Optional Toppings: Peppers, olives, onions, pineapple, sausage, parmesan cheese, mushrooms, red peppers, spinach, red pepper flakes, ham, fresh basil, artichokes, or ground beef.
Layer on some of your toppings FIRST, then add the sauce. I like to do a layer of pepperoni and then spread the sauce over it. Pre-baking the bread also helps so it doesn’t get soggy. You will get lightly crisp French bread pizza every time!
Combo Pizza Style: To make a “combination” pizza, add pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, green bell peppers, black olives, mushrooms, onions, and a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza: Swap traditional pizza sauce for barbecue sauce, add cooked chicken, bacon, red onions, and cilantro, then finish with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Buffalo Chicken French Bread Pizza: Toss cooked chicken in buffalo sauce and layer it on the bread with blue cheese or ranch dressing, diced celery, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar. Pesto Veggie French Bread Pizza: Spread pesto sauce on the bread and top with a colorful mix of sliced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and shredded mozzarella. Hawaiian French Bread Pizza: Create a tropical flair with ham, pineapple chunks, and mozzarella cheese for a sweet and savory combination. Caprese French Bread Pizza: Combine sliced fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella on the bread, then drizzle with balsamic glaze for a delightful Caprese-inspired pizza.
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