french bread pizza

(1 RATING)
54 Pinches
Rochester, NY
Updated on Feb 3, 2011

Quick and easy for a busy night, it doesn't make a big mess and lets you get other things done.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - loaf of french/italian bread (unsliced)
  • 1 jar marinara sauce (i use emeril's)
  • 1 package provolone cheese
  • - olive oil, extra virgin
  • - garlic powder
  • 1 package pepperoni
  • - optional toppings: italian sausage, muchrooms, etc

How To Make french bread pizza

  • Step 1
    Set your oven to broil on low or medium. (Optional: A grill works great for this recipe too!)
  • Step 2
    Line a baking sheet with tin foil. (If using a grill, simply lay the foil on the grill without a baking sheet)
  • Step 3
    Slice the loaf of break in half long ways (like a hot dog bun). Spread the bread open and lay it out on the baking sheet.
  • Step 4
    Spread olive oil over the inside and sprinkle with garlic powder. If you don't like the taste of olive oil, butter can be used instead. (My husband and I like the garlic flavor so I'm pretty generous, but do it to your flavor preferences).
  • Step 5
    Place the baking sheet with the bread into the oven and allow it to become golden brown.
  • Step 6
    Remove bread from oven and spread marinara over the bread. Layer on the pepperonis, and then the slices of provolone. I use all of them, you can use less. I prefer putting my toppings under the cheese but you can layer on top if you like. Provolone can be substituted for other cheeses, sliced or shredded. Most often I cook up some italian sausage and sprinkled this over the pepperoni before adding the cheese then slicing mushrooms on top. Sprinkling a little more garlic and italian seasonings is also a tasty touch.
  • Step 7
    Put the bread back into the oven and let it broil until the cheese begins to bubble/brown.
  • Step 8
    Remove from the oven and allow to set 10 or so minutes. Slice up and serve.

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