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Homemade French Bread Pizza

Crispy, cheesy, and packed with fresh flavor, this Homemade French Bread Pizza is ready in under an hour. A perfect easy meal for any night.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Rest Time:5 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Keyword: French Bread Pizza, Homemade French Bread Pizza Recipes
Servings: 6 Slices

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or basil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 large loaf soft French or Italian bread
  • 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 8 ounces freshly grated whole milk mozzarella
  • 2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Make Garlic Butter:

  • Melt butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Let gently infuse.

Prepare Bread:

  • Cut the loaf horizontally. Set cut-side up on a baking sheet, cover with another baking sheet, and gently press to flatten. Brush with garlic butter.

Make Sauce:

  • Add crushed tomatoes to the remaining garlic butter. Simmer over medium heat until thickened.

First Bake:

  • Sprinkle a thin layer of mozzarella over the bread. Bake for 3–4 minutes until cheese melts lightly.

Assemble Pizza:

  • Spread thickened sauce over the melted cheese. Top with remaining mozzarella.

Final Bake:

  • Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown, about 6–8 minutes.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Finish with Parmigiano-Reggiano, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh parsley or basil. Slice and serve hot.