Quick Crispy Sheet Pan French Bread Pizza
A fast and easy homemade French bread pizza with a crispy crust and melty cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sturdy loaf French bread, sliced lengthwise
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 1 cup tomato sauce (pizza or marinara)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
- Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, fresh basil)
- Italian seasoning (dried oregano, basil, thyme)
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the French bread lengthwise into two even halves.
- Brush the cut sides of the bread generously with olive oil.
- Place the bread halves cut-side up on a sheet pan (use a rack inside the pan if desired).
- Spread about ½ cup (120 ml) tomato sauce evenly over each half.
- Sprinkle about 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each half.
- Add chosen toppings evenly on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over everything.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and bread edges are golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting. Brush olive oil generously to ensure crisp crust. Avoid overloading toppings to prevent sogginess. Let pizza rest 2-3 minutes before slicing. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes; avoid microwaving to keep crust crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pizza (1
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 18
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