Oven Baked French Bread Pizza (Print Format)
French bread baked with garlic, tangy sauce, cheese, and pepperoni creates a crunchy, quick meal everyone loves.
# Ingredients:
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1 loaf French bread
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup salted butter, melted
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1 cup pizza sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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About 24 pepperoni slices
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. If needed, carefully shave a little off the bottom to help it sit flat on the baking sheet.
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Stir the melted butter and minced garlic together in a small bowl. Spread it evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
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Place the bread halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, just until lightly toasted. This helps keep the bread from getting soggy once the toppings are added.
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Take the bread out of the oven and spread a layer of pizza sauce over each half. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then add your pepperoni slices or any toppings you like.
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Place the pizzas back into the oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
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Allow the pizzas a few minutes to cool before slicing and serving.
# Tips:
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To freeze for later, assemble the pizzas without toasting the garlic bread step. Freeze until firm, wrap tightly, and store for up to 2 months. Bake frozen pizzas at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until heated through.