French Bread Pepperoni Pizza is an easy to make pizza creation packed with crisp and soft bread with cheese and sauce covered toppings. Every bite is delicious and filling.
Recipe: $4.53 | Per Serving: $1.13 | Servings: 4
As you may have already guessed, French bread pizzas are incredibly easy to make and prepare at home. I love how I can take a $1 loaf and a few toppings to create a cheap, filling meal in minutes flat.
You can let your culinary creativity run wild by choosing from an assortment of toppings. Whether you prefer classic pepperoni and mozzarella, a vegetarian delight loaded with colorful veggies, or something else, there are topping options to suit every craving.
You can whip up this delightful dish in no time, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. The simplicity of the recipe and the affordability are two reasons why french bread pizzas still hold a special place in my heart.
For more pizza recipes, check out my Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake, Mini Bagel Pizzas, and Muffin Tin Pizza Bombs.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- They're frugal, filling, and easy. Perfect for a pizza night when the budget doesn't allow delivery, and you don't want to make your own DIY pizza crusts like our Pizza Dough In a Bag.
- They are fast. Prep time and bake time won't take very long. In fact, you can have some pizza ready in under 30 minutes. That's not as fast as our Air Fryer English Muffin Pizza or Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza, but you get a lot more servings for no extra effort.
- They're very filling! Thanks to all of the bread and added cheese, this recipe is actually very filling. You may have leftovers to enjoy later!
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
French bread- You'll need one loaf of french bread, or you can use an Italian bread loaf. I like to grab my bread from the day old clearance section in my store's bakery. Note: that if you buy two you can make a Party Sub Recipe for lunch!
Toppings- Pepperoni, sausage, peppers, or veggies are all welcomed here. Pick your favorites and create a pizza you're going to love.
Cheese- You'll want some shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza blend cheese but keep in mind that cheese you shred yourself will melt nicer than pre-shredded cheese.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for French Bread Pepperoni Pizza
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2: Slice the french bread loaf in half and then in half again so that there are two top halves and two bottom halves.
Step 3: Brush the tops with olive oil and bake in the oven for 3 minutes to help toast the bread so that the sauce doesn't soak into the bread as much.
Step 4: Spread sauce over the top of the toasted bread.
Step 4: Top with cheese and your favorite pizza toppings.
Step 5: Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese has melted and french bread is desired crispness.
Serve warm.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Choosing Bread Type- French bread typically features a firm crust with a chewy white interior, enjoyed as is. For a softer texture, opt for a softer Italian loaf from the bakery.
- Optional Olive Oil Step- The olive oil step is optional. For a softer texture, skip it and apply sauce directly. For a firmer bite, include it to prevent sauce from soaking in easily.
- Adjusting Texture- Whether you include the olive oil step or not, this easy French bread pizza recipe will yield delicious results!
📖 Air Fryer Variation
- Preparation: Slice French bread into 4 pieces, adjusting size as needed to fit air fryer. Place bread slices in air fryer basket. Preheat to 350°F.
- Brush: Brush bread tops with olive oil.
- Cooking: Air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes.
- Assembly: Remove bread, spread with pizza sauce. Add toppings, then cheese.
- Final Cook: Return to air fryer. Cook 5 more minutes at 350°F.
- Serving: Serve warm for crispy enjoyment.
🍳Reheating
Air Fryer Reheating: Place pizza bread in air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
Oven Reheating: Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes.
💭 Recipe FAQs
These bread loaf pizzas are best eaten after being made while still warm but leftovers could be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day before getting soggy in texture. Reheat before eating for that nice warm feeling.
Take a loaf of French bread and slice it in half lengthwise along the middle to make a top and bottom half. Spread sauce on top, cover in pizza cheeses and toppings and bake until cheese is melted.
The french bread pizza cook time is dependent on the oven temp. The higher the oven temp, the less time it takes in the oven because the cheese melts faster. I like to cook mine at 425 for about 10-15 minutes.
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📖 Recipe
French Bread Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 French bread loaf ($1.00)
- ¼ cup olive oil ($0.56)
- 1 cup pizza sauce ($0.97)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian blend ($2.00)
Topping Suggestions:
- cooked chicken
- pepperoni
- sliced bell peppers
- pineapple
- mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Slice french breads in half widthwise before slicing them in half the other way to reveal the soft insides. This makes it much easier to cut and portion.
- Brush olive oil over the crust and insides of the bread. Bake in oven, white side up, for 3 minutes. This helps to toast up the bread so the sauce spreads better and the texture is nice.
- Spread sauce on the white halves of the bread.
- Top with cheese and toppings as desired.
- Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until desired crispness has been reached.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- These bread loaf pizzas are best enjoyed when freshly made and still warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day before they become soggy in texture. Reheat them before eating to enjoy the warmth.
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