Do you love pizza but want something a little different from the standard delivery options? Making Homemade French Bread Pizza is a great way to enjoy pizza night without having to venture outside the house!
It’s a classic favorite that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, a family gathering, or that Netflix binge-sesh. But while the store-bought variety is often delicious, it’s no match for Homemade French Bread Pizza. Made with simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have freshly-made French Bread Pizza ready in 30 minutes or less.
This recipe was made using Joanna Gaines French Bread but if you don’t have time to make your own French bread you could use store bought.
This is the perfect weeknight meal for busy households who desire something beyond your ordinary pizza. Try it now and find out for yourself. So why wait? Gather your favorite toppings, Joanna Gaines French Bread, and get cooking.
What is Homemade French Bread Pizza?
Homemade French Bread Pizza is a type of pizza made using slices of French bread as the crust. It’s a simple and quick way to make pizza at home. You typically start by halving a French baguette or similar bread, then topping it with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings of your choice, such as pepperoni, vegetables, or herbs. It’s then baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly, creating a delicious, open-faced pizza.
Ingredients
- French bread
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Onion
- Pepperoni slices
- Mushrooms
- Any additional toppings of your choice
How to make Homemade French Bread Pizza
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long pieces. If you prefer smaller portions, you can cut it into smaller sections.
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce on each bread half.
Sprinkle some of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
Add the sliced pepperoni, and any optional toppings you prefer, such as black olives, green bell pepper, and red onion.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the toppings.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the French bread are crispy.
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Then, slice it into individual portions and serve.
Enjoy your homemade pepperoni French bread pizza!
Tools For This Recipe
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- Wilton Baking Sheets – These pans are designed to distribute heat evenly and deliver perfect results every time, plus they’re healthy non-stick.
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Homemade French Bread Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 French bread loaf
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- sliced pepperoni
- diced onion
- chopped mushrooms
- any additional toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long pieces. If you prefer smaller portions, you can cut it into smaller sections.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce on each bread half.
- Sprinkle some of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Add the sliced pepperoni, and any optional toppings you prefer, such as black olives, green bell pepper, and red onion.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the toppings.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the French bread are crispy.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, slice it into individual portions and serve.
- Enjoy your homemade pepperoni French bread pizza!
