I started making French bread pizza years ago on nights when I wanted pizza but didn’t feel like making dough from scratch. It’s one of those recipes that comes together quickly with ingredients I usually already have on hand. The crispy bread, melty cheese, and pepperoni make it feel like pizza night without much effort.
This Pepperoni French Bread Pizza is great for busy weeknights, casual lunches, or even game day snacks. The bread gets perfectly crisp around the edges while staying soft in the middle, and the combination of herbs, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni gives it all the classic pizza flavor everyone loves.
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Why You’ll Love This Pepperoni Pizza Bread Recipe
Ready in about 20 minutes.
Uses simple ingredients.
Crispy outside with a soft center.
Easy to customize with different toppings.
Perfect for quick lunches or dinners.
What You Will Need
A large baking sheet for baking the pizza.
A serrated knife for cutting the bread.
A small bowl for mixing the seasonings into the sauce.
A pizza cutter or sharp knife for serving.
Ingredients
For the Pizza
- 1 loaf French bread
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 40 pepperoni slices
For the Sauce
- 4 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
How to Make Pepperoni French Bread Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 415°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- In a small bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and rosemary until well combined.
- Cut the French bread lengthwise and then into sections that will fit comfortably on your baking sheet.
- Spread the seasoned sauce evenly over each piece of bread, making sure to cover the surface from edge to edge.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, dividing it evenly among the bread pieces.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices across the top, slightly overlapping them if needed.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the bread edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizzas rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing into serving pieces.
Tips
- Toast the bread for 3 minutes before adding toppings if you like an extra crispy crust.
- Swap the pepperoni for cooked sausage, ham, or shredded chicken.
- Italian seasoning can replace the individual dried herbs.
- Add sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer until warmed through and crisp again.
Pepperoni Pizza Bread Recipe
Description
If you’re craving pizza but want something fun and a little different, this pepperoni pizza bread is going to be your new favorite. It’s basically everything you love about pizza gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and plenty of pepperoni all baked inside golden, fluffy bread. Perfect for game nights, parties, or even just a cozy night in, this recipe is easy, delicious, and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Pizza
Sauce
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 415°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
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In a small bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and rosemary until well combined.
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Cut the French bread lengthwise and then into sections that will fit comfortably on your baking sheet.
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Spread the seasoned sauce evenly over each piece of bread, making sure to cover the surface from edge to edge.
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Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, dividing it evenly among the bread pieces.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices across the top, slightly overlapping them if needed.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the bread edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let the pizzas rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing into serving pieces.
