Easy French Bread Pizza
French Bread Pizza is the perfect budget-friendly fast and easy weeknight dinner. Customize the toppings to fit your taste buds or what you have on hand!
Servings: 4 servings (¼ French loaf each)
Calories: 364kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 French loaf about 12-16 inches long, $1.47
- ½ cup pizza sauce $0.43
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded, (1 cup, 100g) $0.95*
- toppings of your choice variable
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cut the French loaf in half lengthwise, then cut each half open into two pieces. Place the pieces of French Bread, cut side up, on a large baking sheet.
- Top each piece of bread with about 2 Tbsp pizza sauce and 1 oz. (or 1/4 cup shredded) mozzarella. Add any additional toppings you desire.
- Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is slightly brown and crispy on the edges. Serve hot.
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Notes
*I recommend freshly shredding your mozzarella cheese, if possible, for the best melt. Pre-shredded cheeses don't always melt the best because they're coated in anti-caking agents in the bag.
For an extra crispy crust: Place the sliced French bread cut-side up on the baking sheet and bake at 400ºF for 3-5 minutes before adding the toppings. This step is completely optional (I usually skip it to save time and still end up with a crisp base!), but it's helpful if your pizza sauce is on the thinner side or you want extra insurance against a soggy crust.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 925mg | Fiber: 3g