French bread pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make variation of the classic pizza that originated in the United States. This dish consists of a baguette or French bread sliced in half, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings, and then baked in the oven until crispy and gooey.
One of the best things about French bread pizza is its versatility. You can use any toppings you like, from classic pepperoni to more gourmet options like prosciutto, artichokes, or caramelized onions. The cheese can be anything from mozzarella to cheddar or a combination of both. And if you prefer a spicier pizza, you can add some red pepper flakes or jalapenos.
How To Make:
To make French bread pizza, start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, and then place the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce over each half of the bread, leaving a little bit of space around the edges. Then add your desired toppings and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Once your French bread pizza is assembled, bake it in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are crispy. Then remove it from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and slice it into pieces.
Tips and Variations:
Tips:
Use a sturdy French bread or baguette that won't get soggy when you add the toppings and sauce.
Preheat your oven to ensure the pizza cooks evenly and the bread gets crispy.
Use a light hand when adding the toppings and cheese to avoid making the pizza too heavy.
Try out various flavor combinations to determine your favorite.
Variations:
BBQ chicken French bread pizza: Use barbecue sauce instead of tomato sauce, and add cooked chicken, sliced red onion, and cilantro on top.
Veggie French bread pizza: Use a variety of vegetables such as sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Meat lovers French bread pizza: Use a combination of pepperoni, sausage, and bacon on top of the tomato sauce and cheese.
Hawaiian French bread pizza: Use ham, pineapple chunks, and sliced jalapenos on top of the tomato sauce and cheese.
Breakfast French bread pizza: Use scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheddar cheese on top of a layer of hollandaise sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 French bread loaf or baguette
- 1 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- your choice of toppings (such as pepperoni, sausage, vegetables, etc.)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the French bread loaf or baguette in half lengthwise, and place the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over each half of the bread, leaving a little bit of space around the edges.
Add your desired toppings on top of the sauce, spreading them evenly over the bread.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the toppings.
Place the baking sheet with the French bread pizzas into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are crispy.
Remove the French bread pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Slice the French bread pizzas into pieces and serve hot.