Name: French Bread Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large loaf French bread; 1 cup pizza sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; your favorite pizza toppings

French Bread Pizzais the easiest homemade pizza out there and it only takes 15 minutes to make. Forget about making pizza dough – grab a loaf of French bread for the crust!

top view of two French bread pizzas, one of them being cut

French Bread Pizza makes the perfect quick and easy meal, game day food, or a party snack.This pizza is super kid friendly but adults will devour it too. Plus, it’s totally customizable to your individual pizza preferences. My kids love when they can pick their own toppings and I love it because everyone is happy –no fights or comprises.

You will never believe how easy it is to whip this pizza up.You just grab store bought French bread and then cut it in half lengthwise, quickly crisp up the bread up in the oven, and, finally, add your favoritepizza sauceand all of your favorite pizza toppings, toast it for a few minutes, and enjoy!

top view of French bread pizza on a baking sheet next to a loaf of bread

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy: This recipe can be made in a matter of minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch.
Kid-Friendly: It’s a fun meal that kids can help prepare by adding their favorite toppings.
Perfect for Beginners: Even if you’re new to cooking, this recipe is easy to follow and virtually foolproof. And it’s totally budget friendly compared to the frozen stuff.

Ingredients

Loaf of French bread
Pizza Sauce
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Your Favorite Pizza Toppings

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

ingredients for French bread pizza sorted out on a cutting board

How to Make French Bread Pizza

Step #1.Preheat the oven then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step #3.Remove from the oven. Top each side with half the sauce, half the cheese, and your favorite toppings.

Step #2.Slice the French bread in half the long way. Place the halves, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Put it in the oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast.

Step #4.Bake again until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven, let rest for 3 minutes, then slice.

Recipe FAQs

Will a crusty baguette work for French bread pizza?

To make French bread pizza you will want to buy a soft loaf of French bread. Baguettes tend to be too crispy for making pizza.

How to I avoid the French bread getting soggy?

No one likes soggy pizza. My tip to avoid this is to spread butter on the French bread and bake for a few minutes. This will get the top lightly crispy so you can avoid all sogginess. Don’t miss this step!

What are the best pizza toppings?

This is all a matter of personal opinion but here are some of the most popular pizza toppings out there: pepperoni, chicken, sausage, mushrooms, olives, peppers, onions, artichokes, ham, and pineapple.

Expert Tips

Spread the sauce evenlyover the bread so that there is the same amount of flavor in every bite.
Don’t overload the pizza with toppings– the more kinds of toppings you’re going to put on, the less of each one you need. Think of it this way – if the pizza you’re making only has room for 1 cup of toppings so if you’re just adding cheese and 1 topping, then you can use 1 cup of that topping but if you’re adding 2 toppings, then only use 1/2 cup of each one.
Mozzarella is traditional for pizza butmost pizza places use a cheese blend so feel free to mix it up a little bit and use a combo of cheesesthat melt well. Mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan are a classic combination.