FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

12 SERVINGS / COOK TIME: 12 MINS

2/19/20241 min read

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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE PIZZAS:

  • 6 whole deli rolls or French bread, sliced

  • Jarred marinara or pizza sauce

  • Jarred or refrigerated pesto

  • 2 lb. shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Grated parmesan cheese, to taste

  • 2 tbsp. butter

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 1/2 lb. sausage (breakfast or Italian)

FOR THE TOPPINGS:

  • Pepperoni slices

  • Canadian bacon slices

  • Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned

  • Roma tomatoes, sliced

  • Sliced black olives

  • Goat cheese

  • Sliced bell peppers

  • Pepperoncini

  • Jalapeño slices

  • Sliced red onion

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°.

  2. For the pizza: Slice rolls in half and lay them, cut side up, on a large baking sheet.

  3. Top each half with a generous portion of either marinara or pesto. Next, top with a generous amount of grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese, if you'd like.

  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  5. Add the sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.

  6. Top the bread with the onions and sausage. Sprinkle on your choice of optional toppings.

  7. Once all assembled, put the pan in the oven on the lowest rack for 8 to 10 minutes. Crank up the heat to 425° and put it on the highest rack until the cheese starts to bubble a bit and turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

  8. Remove and serve immediately! You can cut the pizzas in half right across the middle so there are mini French bread pizzas for everyone.

a person grating cheese with a grater on a cutting board
a person grating cheese with a grater on a cutting board