French Bread Pizza is one of those quick and easy suppers that I turn to often, especially on busy weeknights. As quickly as you can defrost and heat up a frozen pizza, you can have fresh pizza with all your favorite pizza toppings on light, fluffy bread with loads of cheese and delicious sauce. This is one of my favorite recipes because it is fast, easy to make and so fun for your kids to dress up any way they like.
Ingredients in French Bread Pizza
The beauty of homemade pizzas is how versatile they are! All kinds of pizza toppings, cheeses, marinara sauce and crust options. For the easiest French bread pizza, here’s what you need:
Loaf of French bread – one large loaf of French bread will feed 4-6 people, easily. Butter – about six tablespoons butter, meltedFresh parsley – finely choppedGarlic powder – about a teaspoonPizza sauce – use your favorite bottled sauce, homemade sauce or other marinara sauce. Add more to taste.Pepperoni – as much as you like!Mozzarella cheese – about two cups or more.Optional Toppings: Peppers, olives, onions, pineapple, sausage, parmesan cheese, mushrooms, red peppers, spinach, red pepper flakes, ham, fresh basil, artichokes, or ground beef.
Tips for Avoiding Soggy French Bread Pizza
I love using French bread when making pizza but for a long time I didn’t understand why it was always soggy and not crispy and cheesy. Here are some tips I found that really help:
Layer on some of your toppings FIRST, then add the sauce.I like to do a layer of pepperoni and then spread the sauce over it.Pre-baking the bread also helps so it doesn’t get soggy. You will get lightly crisp French bread pizza every time!
Follow These Steps for Perfect Pizza
First, spread on some garlic butter and bake. This gives the pizza an AMAZING flavor.Next, add a layer of pepperoni. This helps the bread from getting soggy.Then, add the sauce.Add cheese and some more pepperoni.Last of all, bake and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions about French Bread Pizza
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