French Bread Pizza

This French Bread Pizza makes such an easy weeknight dinner! It’s done in just 25 minutes and is always a crowd pleaser.

This is our favorite date night recipe!

For our kids.

So often, people point out to me how often Nathan and I go out on date nights. It’s true, we try to make it out at least once or twice a month, sometimes more. Date night has been the best gift we’ve ever given our marriage.

But! It means that we have to come up with something for our kids to eat before we head out. Enter this French Bread Pizza recipe. It comes together so quickly, and my kids gobble it up!

How to Make French Bread Pizza

This French bread pizza recipe could not be easier. Here is a brief overview of how it comes together. For the full recipe, including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Prepare the Bread

Butter the bread and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake the bread for five minutes.

Overhead of french bread cut in half and topped with butter on a wooden cutting board to make french bread pizza - 5

Add the Toppings

Top the baked bread with pizza sauce (I always use my homemade pizza sauce ), being careful not to add too much. Then top with cheese and pepperoni, followed by the Parmesan cheese.

Bake the Pizza

Bake for 15 minutes, slice up, and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

What bread to use: While I love to make homemade pizza with homemade pizza dough , this French bread pizza recipe has become a new staple around here. Start with a 16-ounce loaf of French bread that acts as the crust of the pizza. Italian bread works great because it tends to be wider and thinner. You are looking for a nice soft loaf, not a crusty baguette.
Skip the pre-shredded cheese: Please know that you will always take your recipe up a notch when you take those extra few minutes to grate your own cheese from a block rather than buying pre-shredded cheese. It will melt and taste so much better.
Topping ideas: The sky is the limit when it comes to toppings for this homemade pizza. Using different meats such as cooked ground sausage or beef, veggies like chopped bell peppers, green or black olives, or mushrooms, you can make it as simple or loaded as you like.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

If you have any leftover pizza, cover or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It works great to reheat French bread pizza in the air fryer. You can also reheat only the portion you plan to eat in the oven until heated through. Always use your best judgment when reheating and eating leftovers.

What to Serve with French Bread Pizza

There are so many great sides that would go perfectly with this recipe.

These Baked Potato Wedges need to cook at the same temperature, so they would be perfect.
I love having a Caesar Salad with pizza. The tangy flavor of the dressing is so yummy.
Air Fryer Broccoli is something my kids love and can make themselves.

If you make this French Bread Pizza recipe or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

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Ingredients

16 ounces French Bread or Italian bread, cut in half
1/4 cup butter room temperature
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup pizza sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
2 ounces pepperoni (or other toppings)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Butter the bread and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake the bread on the prepared baking sheet for 5 minutes. 16 ounces French Bread, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Top the baked bread with pizza sauce, being careful not to add too much; you may not use the full amount. 1 cup pizza sauce
Top with cheese and pepperoni. Then add the Parmesan cheese. 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, 2 ounces pepperoni, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

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