French Bread Pizza

French Bread Pizza

25 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1/4 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded )
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • toppings as desired (pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, pineapple, etc. )

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F.

  2. 2

    Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.

  3. 3

    Combine butter and garlic in a small bowl. Spread over the bread. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake 5 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp on top.

  4. 4

    Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce on the top. Sprinkle with oregano.

  5. 5

    Top with cheeses and toppings as desired. Bake 12-15 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.

  6. 6

    Cool 5 minutes before slicing.