Easy Dinner Recipe Idea + French Bread Pizza
This easy French bread pizza is so simple and delicious! Easy to customize with all your favorite toppings. The perfect easy dinner recipe and idea!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread , sliced in half horizontally
- 3-4 Tablespoons salted butter , softened
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese , more if desired
Optional toppings: Pepperoni, Sliced veggies, Tomatoes, Basil, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spread 3-4 Tablespoons butter over each French bread half and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Bake for 4 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the top of each slice. Top with cheese and any desired toppings.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes and then slice when ready to serve.
Notes
Variations:
- Caprese: Pizza sauce, cheese, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze
- Alfredo: Alfredo sauce, cheese, and chicken
- Pesto: Pesto sauce, cheese, and other toppings like chicken, tomatoes, or spinach
- BBQ chicken: BBQ sauce, cheese, chicken, and sliced red onions.
- Ham & pineapple: Pizza sauce, cheese, ham, and pineapple
- Veggie: Pizza sauce, cheese, and any of your favorite veggies
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 3mg
