french bread pizzas with mozzarella and pepperoni

Name: French Bread Pizzas with Mozzarella and Pepperoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large soft loaf french or italian bread, split in half lengthwise; 1 - garlic clove, smashed; 1/2 cup(s) prepared tomato sauce; 1 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, grated (about 4 ounces); 3 ounce(s) pepperoni, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, crushed, optional; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, coarsely chopped

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Sep 21, 2015

Forget about the freezer aisle! This classic is just as easy to make from scratch. For a spicy kick, add red-pepper flakes. When I try this, I'll probably add some other goodies like mushrooms and peppers. This can also be cut into small slices to serve as appetizers. From Epicurious, August 2015.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large soft loaf french or italian bread, split in half lengthwise
1 - garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup prepared tomato sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (about 4 ounces)
3 ounces pepperoni, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed, optional
2 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped

How To Make french bread pizzas with mozzarella and pepperoni

Step 1

Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.

Step 2

Spread tomato sauce on cut sides of bread. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
Step 3

Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with basil.
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