Easy French Bread Pizza

Name: Easy French Bread Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 French bread loaf, about 450 g; 200 g pizza sauce; 250 g shredded mozzarella cheese; 40 g grated Parmesan cheese; 80 g sliced pepperoni or other toppings, optional; 15 g olive oil; 2 g garlic powder; 1 g dried oregano

Crispy French bread topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and your favorite toppings for a fast homemade pizza night.

By Simple Table Recipes · August 7, 2026

French bread pizzas topped with melted mozzarella and pepperoni on a board

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Makes: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

1 French bread loaf, about 450 g
200 g pizza sauce
250 g shredded mozzarella cheese
40 g grated Parmesan cheese
80 g sliced pepperoni or other toppings, optional
15 g olive oil
2 g garlic powder
1 g dried oregano

Instructions

Step 1. Heat the oven to 220 C / 425 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, then cut each half into two pieces to make 4 portions.
Step 3. Place the bread cut-side up on the pan. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.
Step 4. Bake for 4 minutes to lightly toast the surface.
Step 5. Spread pizza sauce over each piece, leaving a small border.
Step 6. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and any additional toppings.
Step 7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are crisp.
Step 8. Cool for 2 minutes before serving.