FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS WITH MOZZARELLA AND PEPPERONI

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Forget about the freezer aisle! This classic is just as easy to make from scratch. For a spicy kick, add red-pepper flakes.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Sandwich     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Mozzarella     Basil     Sausage     snack     snack week     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12-14") soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup store-bought tomato sauce
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
  • Spread tomato sauce on cut sides of bread. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with basil.

Ivan Kolf
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I love that I can customize these pizzas with my favorite toppings.


Ayeza Baloch
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These pizzas are so easy to make and they're so delicious.


Jovy Navora
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I've been making these pizzas for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Daniella Ella
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I made these pizzas for a party and they were a huge success.


Andjela Stankovic
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I'm not a huge fan of pepperoni, so I used crumbled sausage instead. It was delicious!


Dominique Dexter
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These pizzas are so much better than anything you can get from a frozen pizza.


ARUN EDITZ
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a keeper.


Assefa Nigus
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I've made these pizzas several times now and they're always a hit.


Jocelyn Kimber
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My kids loved these pizzas! They were so excited to help me make them.


Gjjl Gjjl
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These pizzas are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Thompson Idowu Thompson
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I used a whole wheat French bread and it gave the pizzas a nice nutty flavor.


Antonio “Lucky” Sharpe
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I added some sliced mushrooms and onions to my pizzas and they were delicious.


201st Gamer
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The mozzarella and pepperoni were a classic combination that everyone loved.


Anthony Miller
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I love how easy these pizzas are to make. I can have them on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Joseph Sharphill
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These French bread pizzas were a huge hit with my family! The bread was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.