Tyler Smith’s French Bread Pizza

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
French bread pizzas take me back to my younger days. The recipe's simplicity means it's definitely worth remaking. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1-1/2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil drizzle
  • Hot honey
  • Minced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Slice the French bread vertically in half (down the middle to make two sides). Then slice horizontally to create a top and bottom. Take your prepared sauce and spread evenly onto the open side of the bread. Take your cheese and spread evenly on top of the sauce.
  2. Top with whichever toppings you like. I kept it nostalgic with classic pepperoni and cheese.
  3. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes. Then for 2-3 minutes, broil it to get some color on the cheese (keep a watchful eye).
  4. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving!
French bread pizzas take me back to my younger days! The recipe's simplicity means it's definitely worth remaking. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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