French Bread Pizzas with Mozzarella and Pepperoni

Quick and easy French bread pizzas topped with garlicky tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, and fresh basil. A delicious twist on traditional pizza that's ready in minutes.

4 servings
18 min

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French or Italian bread
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 3 ounces pepperoni
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Spread tomato sauce on cut sides of bread. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and red-pepper flakes, if using.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with basil.

    10 min