Crispy French Bread Pepperoni Pizza
A quick and easy homemade snack featuring crispy French bread topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 13-15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sturdy French bread loaf (baguette or country-style bread), about 10-12 inches
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups (100–150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, dried oregano or basil, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over both halves, about 1/4 cup (60 ml) per half.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup (50-75 g) per half.
- Arrange pepperoni slices evenly on top in a single layer.
- Optionally sprinkle dried oregano, red pepper flakes, or grated Parmesan.
- Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, pepperoni edges are crispy, and bread crust is golden and crunchy.
- Remove carefully with a spatula or tongs and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Slice each half into smaller pieces and serve warm.
Notes
Brush the bread with olive oil to prevent sogginess and promote a crispy crust. For extra crispy pepperoni, place slices on paper towels before assembling or broil for the last 1-2 minutes while watching closely. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting. To reheat leftovers, bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pizza (ab
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
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