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    French Bread Pizza

    Published: Jan 12, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This tasty French bread pizza is a family favorite. It’s also a simple and delicious way to bring the kids in the kitchen for a fun night filled with quality family time. So grab your aprons, it’s pizza night!

    We are so happy to be partnering with Red Gold Tomatoes on this post. All opinions are 100% my own. 

    Sliced French Bread pizza on a plate

    Family Pizza Night

    Pizza is one of those meals that everyone can enjoy, even the picky eaters. This recipe is so easy, and fast to prepare, it’s sure become a go-to family meal. We like this with a side salad for a complete meal. 

    Making French Bread Pizza is great to get kids in the kitchen and involved with the cooking process. I like to put each topping in a bowl so that they can choose what to put on their personal pizza. They love making their own creation plus it’s a wonderful way to spend quality time together. 

    Red Gold Tomato Cans

    Ingredients Needed

    This recipe starts with a simple base but can be easily customized with a variety of toppings. 

    French bread – This can be found easily at the store in the bakery section or feel free to make your own. 

    Pizza sauce – Besides the bread, the tomato sauce is one of the most important ingredients for this pizza. We will be making a quick and easy pizza sauce with just a few simple ingredients including tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and sugar.  

    For this recipe I am using a can of tomato sauce and tomato paste from one of my favorite brands, Red Gold Tomatoes. The fresh taste and quality really shine through in these tomatoes.  Red Gold Tomatoes are picked when they are vine-ripe-red and then quickly packed so there are no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives in the cans which makes me feel good about serving it to my family. The tomatoes are also steam packed fresh to preserve the true tomato flavor with none of that “can” taste. 

    I also love and appreciate that Red Gold Tomatoes is a third and fourth generation family ownership by the Reichart family. Their tomatoes are sustainably grown on over 40 family farms in the Midwest that they know by name. You can really taste the difference in the wide variety of tomato products from this family owned company that has been growing tomatoes for more than 75 years. 

    Butter – Use sweet cream, unsalted butter to help toast the top of the bread before constructing the pizza. 

    Cheese – I recommend using a cheese that melts well. We usually choose a shredded mozzarella or mozzarella and Parmesan mix. 

    Toppings – Use your favorite toppings like pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, and more. 

    How to Make French Bread Pizza

    1. Sauce: Start with making the easy pizza sauce. Stir together Red Gold Tomato Sauce and Red Gold Tomato Paste until smooth. Add in spices and sugar and stir until combined. 
    2. Toast: Cut the bread in half, lengthwise and then cut in half so you end up with four pieces. Spread butter on top of each half and place on a baking sheet. Bake for about 3 minutes and remove the bread from the oven.  
    3. Toppings: This is where I have the kids help me “decorate” their pizza or add the toppings. Start with tomato sauce, cheese and then add your favorite toppings. Bake for another 10-12 minutes or until cheese starts to melt. 
    4. Serve: Serve warm either whole or cut into slices. Use any leftover sauce for dipping. 

    French Bread Pizza with toppings

    Recipe Tips

    • Don’t skip toasting the bread before adding the toppings. This helps with keeping the bread sturdy and not getting soggy.
    • Try not to add too many toppings. This helps the cheese melt and ensures everything gets cooked.

    Sliced French bread pizza on board

    Topping Ideas

    This French bread pizza recipe is such a fun way to enjoy cooking with your kids. I have also found that it has made my kids more open to trying new things like green peppers or even olives if they get to “cook”. 

    Here are a few of our favorite topping combinations but feel free to get creative. 

    • Classic: Sauce, cheese and pepperoni
    • Veggie: Sauce, cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms
    • Meat lover: Sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage and ham
    • Tropical: Sauce, cheese, ham and pineapple 

    Can I cook French bread pizza in the air fryer?

    Yes, this homemade French bread pizza recipe can be made in the oven or the air fryer.

    If cooking in the air fryer, butter the bread and place the halves in air fryer basket. Cook at 350 degrees for 3 minutes. Remove the bread and add sauce, cheese and toppings. Place each piece back in the air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

    Girl making french bread pizza.

    How to Store Leftovers

    We typically don’t have any leftovers but if you do, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

    You can also freeze by assembling them on a baking sheet and then putting in the freezer for about one hour. Place the frozen pizza in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat, bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. 

    French bread pizza on a pan

    What to serve with French Bread Pizza

    These are great on their own or served with a simple side salad, vegetable or soup. 

    • Steamed broccoli
    • Pea salad
    • Corn salad

    I also love using the leftover sauce as a dipping sauce for the pizza. 

    Making this recipe? Please feel free to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it and be sure to share your favorite pizza topping combinations. We love hearing from you! 

    Sliced pizza on a plate.
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    French Bread Pizza

    Easy and delicious French bread pizza is a simple recipe, perfect for a fun family pizza night.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: pizza
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 548kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    Pizza Sauce

    • 1 15 oz Red Gold Tomato Sauce
    • 1 6 oz Red Gold Tomato Paste
    • 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

    French Bread Pizza

    • 1 loaf French bread
    • 6 tablespoon butter, melted
    • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

    Instructions

    Pizza Sauce

    • Stir together Red Gold Tomato Sauce and Red Gold Tomato Paste in a bowl until smooth. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic salt and sugar until combined.

    French Bread Pizza

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Slice French bread in half lengthwise and then in half to make four pieces. Place each piece of bread on a baking sheet. Brush butter on the cut side of each piece of the bread and bake for 3-4 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and top with pizza sauce. Add cheese over the sauce and any additional toppings. Bake again for 10-12 minutes or until cheese has melted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1542mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1223IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Comments

    1. Janeane M Davis

      January 15, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      I like this idea for pizza because of the use of the bread. It is much easier than trying to get the dough right.

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    2. Swathi

      January 15, 2021 at 5:16 am

      5 stars
      French bread pizza looks yum. Perfect movie night or game day treat I need to try it.

      Reply
    3. rika

      January 15, 2021 at 4:35 am

      5 stars
      I love this easy french bread pizza! The sauce makes everything tastes better!

      Reply
    4. Anosa Malanga

      January 14, 2021 at 6:53 am

      I want mine to be served with steamed broccoli. Will save your recipe so I can try making for myself a french bread pizza too.

      Reply
    5. Beth

      January 14, 2021 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      Although we normally make our own pizza dough, I also love french bread pizza. It is such a quick and easy meal (or snack.)

      Reply
    6. Monica Simpson

      January 13, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      I haven’t had french bread pizza since high school cafeteria days. Yours obviously is a major upgrade!

      Reply
    7. Marysa

      January 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      My kids love pizza and I am sure they would enjoy this. This would make for an easy meal idea, and quick too.

      Reply
    8. Lynndee

      January 13, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      We always have pizza every week but we’ve never tried having this. Bet it’s delish too. Going to save your recipe for later.

      Reply
    9. Nikki Wayne

      January 13, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Fiona

      January 12, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      Looks delicious and so simple to make. Just perfect for the midnight munchies I’m thinking, especially if there are some ready-made in the freezer. Winner!

      Reply
    11. Tasheena

      January 12, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      This would be a lot of fun to make with my kiddos. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try.

      Reply
    12. Amber Myers

      January 12, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      Yum, this is my kind of pizza. I will have to do this one night for dinner with the kids.

      Reply
    13. Ben

      January 12, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      That looks awesome! I haven’t had French Bread pizza in a million years. I think it’s time to make some again.

      Reply
    14. Leelo

      January 12, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      What a wonderful idea! I made regular pizza a few days ago and we had the problem that there were things in the topping that our boys didn’t like (like olives for example) so this kind of bread pizza would solve that problem.

      Reply

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