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Easy French Bread Pizza

Homemade French bread pizza is a quick and delicious meal that's perfect for any occasion. With a crispy garlic butter French bread base and customizable toppings, you can create a unique and satisfying pizza in 30 minutes or less!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2 french bread pizzas

Ingredients

French Bread Pizza

  • 1 - 16 oz (1 lb) loaf French bread
  • 1 1/3 cups pizza sauce (see recipe)
  • 8 oz whole milk, low moisture mozzarella, shredded
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
  • 8 oz sliced natural pepperoni

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 8 oz salted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Pizza Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 - 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspon sugar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 425 F and move the oven rack to the top 1/3 of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Make the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Mix the butter. Combine the room temperature butter, parsley, basil, garlic, onion powder, parmesan and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Prep the bread. Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Spread the butter evenly between bread halves. Bake for 5 minutes. While the bread is in the oven, pat the diced whole milk mozzarella very dry with paper towels
  • Assemble and bake. Remove the bread from the oven and top with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, fresh mozzarella, and pepperoni. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melty and pepperoni is crispy. Serve right away.