French Bread Pizza Recipe
This French bread pizza is simple, delicious and easy to customize with sauce, cheese and your favorite toppings. A tasty recipe that both kids and adults love.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread , sliced in half horizontally
- ¼ cup salted butter , softened
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional toppings: Pepperoni, Sliced olives, Sliced peppers, Mushrooms, Red onions, Tomatoes, Basil, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spread 1/4 cup butter over each bread slice and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- Spread 1/2 cup sauce evenly over the top of each slice. Add any additional toppings, if desired. Top with 1-2 cups cheese.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Variations: You can get super creative with this recipe! Below are a few variation ideas that would be delicious.
- Classic: Pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni
- Caprese: Pizza sauce, cheese, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze
- Sauces: Alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, BBQ sauce or white pizza sauce.
- Protein: Sausage, ham, Canadian bacon or chicken.
- Veggies: Mushrooms, spinach, artichokes, onion, olives etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 676mg, Potassium: 158mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 451IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 134mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
