Ultimate Cheesy Homemade French Bread Pizza Recipe
Homemade French Bread Pizza offers a crispy, golden crust topped with your favorite flavors, ideal for a quick and satisfying meal.
Homemade French Bread Pizza Recipe
Transform a French bread loaf into a delicious pizza with your favorite toppings and melty mozzarella. Quick to prepare and universally loved, this French bread pizza features a golden, crispy crust and endless flavor options.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread
- ½ cup pizza sauce or more, to taste
- 4-8 oz pepperoni eyeball it
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- chopped veggies these are optional; we like to use bell peppers
- salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make Homemade French Bread Pizza
French Bread Pizza Recipe
Ingredients Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Chop any veggies you plan to use.
- Cook beef over medium-high heat.
Bread Preparation
- Slice your bread lengthwise.
- Place bread on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Toast in the oven for 5-8 minutes.
- Remove and set bread aside.
Veggie and Beef Cooking
- Drain the cooked beef and set it aside.
- Season veggies with salt and pepper.
- Sauté veggies in the same pan used for the beef.
Assembling the Pizza
- Spread tomato sauce on each slice of bread.
- Top with cheese, veggies, and pepperoni.
- Add an additional layer of cheese.
Baking
- Place the assembled pizza in the oven.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese bubbles and the bread begins to brown.
Serving
- Remove from the oven.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Applesauce
- Salad
- Steamed Broccoli
- Fresh Fruit
- Roasted Asparagus
Tips and Tricks
- Use French bread, English muffins, or bagels as the base.
- Experiment with different sauces like Alfredo, pesto, or barbecue instead of traditional pizza sauce.
- Substitute ground beef with more pepperoni, and shredded chicken, or skip meat altogether for a vegetarian option.
- Try different cheeses such as parmesan, ricotta, or a mixture instead of mozzarella.
