Pepperoni French Bread Pizza
This Pepperoni French Bread Pizza delivers all the classic pizza flavors with a crispy French bread base, rich pizza sauce, gooey melted cheese, and savory pepperoni. It’s a quick, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, lunches, or game-day snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 French bread loaf, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded or sliced provolone cheese
- 30 pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter or softened butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the French bread.
- Toast the bread for about 5 minutes to help keep it crispy.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over each bread half.
- Top with the mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Toasting the bread before adding toppings helps prevent a soggy crust.
- Add cooked sausage, bacon, ham, mushrooms, peppers, onions, or olives to customize the pizza.
- Drizzle with hot honey after baking for a sweet and spicy finish.
- Assemble the pizzas several hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the crispiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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