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French Bread Pizza (In Oven)
This French Bread Pizza is crispy, cheesy, and downright irresistible! Brushed with garlic pesto butter and baked before adding toppings, the crust turns perfectly golden and never soggy. Pile it high with your favorite toppings—classic, white, or BBQ chicken (Variations in the Notes). See the post for step-by-step photos, helpful tips, and more variations.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- whisk
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large (15x21 inches) rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
2
Slice the Bread: Slice the loaf in half lengthwise, then press the cut side down with your hands to flatten it and prevent it from mounding. This helps the cheese and toppings stay in place.
3
Pesto Butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then whisk in the remaining Pesto Butter ingredients. Use a pastry brush to coat the top of each slice with the Pesto Butter. Transfer to the oven and bake at 425°F for ⏱️ 6-7 minutes.
4
Crisp Pepperoni: While the pizzas are baking, spread the pepperoni on a paper towel-lined plate in a single layer. Microwave for about ⏱️ 40 seconds. This helps prevent a greasy pizza and makes the pepperoni crispier.
5
Add Toppings: Evenly top the pizzas with sauce, mozzarella cheese, par-cooked pepperoni, and any other toppings. Finish by sprinkling with the Parmesan cheese.
6
Second Bake: Bake for about ⏱️ 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Then broil on high (no need to move the pizzas) for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes to brown the top, keeping a close eye so they don’t burn.
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Enjoy! Slice and serve warm, accompanied by extra red pepper flakes, Parmesan, and other desired toppings.
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