French Bread Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Base
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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
→ Pizza Toppings
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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 (or your favorite toppings)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Slice the French bread in half lengthwise to create two long pieces. If needed, carefully shave a bit off the bottom so the halves sit flat on the baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and minced garlic until well combined. The garlic adds amazing flavor to the base.
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Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves, making sure to cover the entire surface.
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Place the bread halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes until lightly toasted. This prevents soggy pizza later!
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Remove from oven and spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over each toasted bread half, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices on top. Feel free to add any other favorite toppings!
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Return to the oven and bake for 10-14 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
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Let the pizzas cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into portions. This helps the cheese set up and prevents burns from molten cheese!
# Notes:
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Toasting the bread first is key to preventing soggy pizza - don't skip this step!
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You can customize with any pizza toppings you love - mushrooms, bell peppers, sausage, etc.
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These can be assembled and frozen for up to 2 months for quick future meals
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Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or when you want pizza without the hassle of making dough