This delicious French Bread Pizza is so quick and easy that you will wonder why it has not been on your rotation list for years. Change up the toppings for added variety and picky eaters. From the refrigerator to the table in less than thirty minutes.
My family loves pizza, and this French Bread Pizza couldn’t be easier. The kids can help with the sauce, cheese, and toppings. If you are in a hurry, cook your bacon a day in advance, chop it, and store it in a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients.
- French bread: Choose a crusty French bread. French bread that isn’t crusty enough will not hold up well to all that sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Olive oil: Creates a barrier between your bread and sauce, which helps prevent sogginess.
- Pizza sauce: Either homemade or your favorite store-bought. We love Smash Kitchen Organic Classic Pizza Sauce.
- Cheese: Low-moisture whole milk mozzarella is best for pizza, but you can also use an Italian blend cheese such as provolone, provel, and mozzarella.
- Bell pepper: Use any color bell pepper. I love the color and color contrast between red and green.
How To Make French Bread Pizza
This is a summary; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise.
- Brush olive oil over the cut sides of the bread and toast in the oven.
- Spread a light coating of pizza sauce on the toasted bread. Top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, red and green bell peppers, and more mozzarella.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Cooks Culinary Tips
- Precook the bacon. If substituting ground beef or sausage, precook them.
- Go light on the pizza sauce to avoid soggy bread.
- For more flavor, add several cloves of crushed garlic and a little Italian seasoning to the olive oil.
- Use thick pizza sauce and limit watery veggies like uncooked mushrooms, raw spinach, squash of any kind, and fresh tomatoes.
Topping Combinations
- Pepperoni, Bacon and Bell Peppers
- Ham and Pineapple
- Onions, Jalapenos and Pepperoni
- Sausage, Onions, and Banana Peppers
- Ground Beef, Cheddar and Black Olives
- Pepperoni, Sausage and Canadian Bacon
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French Bread Pizza
This delicious French Bread Pizza is so quick and easy that you will wonder why it hasn't been on your rotation list for years. Change up the toppings for added variety and picky eaters.
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Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread about 12 inches long
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- ½ cup pepperoni
- 4 slices crispy cooked bacon coarsely chopped
- ½ cup chopped red pepper
- ½ cup chopped green pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Place a pizza stone in the oven.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Brush olive oil over the cut sides of the bread, then toast on the pizza stone in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
- Spread a light coating of pizza sauce on the toasted bread. Top with half the shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, red and green bell peppers, and the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and gooey. Cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2mg
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Jaishree
This looks so easy and delicious! I love your recipes because you turn simple ingredients into something everyone at home will happily dig into.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Jaishree!
Denise
Delicious, why haven’t I been making this instead of buying frozen? When I saw the recipe I thought, “yes, of course!”
Beth Pierce
Thanks Denise! So glad that you like it!
Amanda Livesay
My kids love this! And I love how easy it is!
Toni
This is really amazing! Even my picky eaters loved it!
Catalina
My family goes crazy over everything pizza! They will love this pizza bread for dinner!
Erin
This French Bread Pizza is looks incredibly delicious!
Vikki
Looks delicious! Making for dinner ASAP
Michelle
French bread pizza is the best…such an easy meal and delicious! Loved the addition of bacon…I usually stick to only one meat but this was perfect!
Amanda
Now that is how you do french bread pizza, the picture alone is making my mouth water!
Carrol
The French Loaf pizza bread sounds so good I think I will make it for dinner.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Carol! I hope you enjoy it!