French Bread Pizzas
Ingredients
- 6whole deli rolls or french bread
sliced
- jarred marinara or pizza sauce
- jarred or refrigerated pesto
- 2 lb.shredded mozzarella cheese
- to tastegrated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp.butter
- 1onion
sliced
- ½ lb.sausage
breakfast or italian
- pepperoni slices
- canadian bacon slices
- pineapple chunks
fresh or canned
- roma tomatoes
sliced
- sliced black olives
- goat cheese
- sliced bell peppers
- pepperoncini
- jalapeño slices
- sliced red onion
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°.
- 2
For the pizza: Slice rolls in half and lay them, cut side up, on a large baking sheet.
- 3
Top each half with a generous portion of either marinara or pesto. Next, top with a generous amount of grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese, if you'd like.
- 4
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Add the sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
- 6
Top the bread with the onions and sausage. Sprinkle on your choice of optional toppings.
- 7
Once all assembled, put the pan in the oven on the lowest rack for 8 to 10 minutes. Crank up the heat to 425° and put it on the highest rack until the cheese starts to bubble a bit and turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 8
Remove and serve immediately! You can cut the pizzas in half right across the middle so there are mini French bread pizzas for everyone.
French Bread Pizzas
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About this Recipe
Craving a quick, satisfying meal that brings all the joy of pizza night without the fuss of kneading dough? These French Bread Pizzas are your perfect solution, delivering a delicious, customizable dinner in under an hour. This recipe is an absolute game-changer for busy weeknights or when you need to feed a crowd with minimal effort.
This approach to pizza shines by transforming humble French bread or deli rolls into a perfectly crisp and chewy base. It elegantly sidesteps the time and effort of traditional pizza dough, making gourmet pizza flavors accessible to everyone. The genius lies in its simplicity and the sheer adaptability to any topping preference, making it an instant crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Prepare for a delightful culinary experience where each bite offers a wonderful contrast: a perfectly crisp crust yielding to a tender, chewy interior. It's piled high with luscious, melted mozzarella and your chosen toppings, creating that quintessential comforting pizza satisfaction. You'll love how easily these individual pizzas come together, making it simple to cater to different tastes around the table, from classic pepperoni lovers to veggie enthusiasts.
The beauty of French Bread Pizzas truly lies in their endless customization. Feel free to mix and match your bases with either classic jarred marinara or zesty pesto. For toppings, go wild with options like savory sausage (breakfast or Italian), classic pepperoni, or sweet Canadian bacon and pineapple chunks. Vegetarians can load up on fresh roma tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, black olives, spicy jalapeño slices, or even creamy goat cheese with sliced red onion and bright pepperoncini.
Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, a hearty lunch, or an easy way to feed a crowd, these French Bread Pizzas are a versatile and satisfying choice. Serve them up for a fun family meal where everyone can personalize their own creation, or as a substantial snack that hits all the right notes.