Open Faced French Bread Pizza Recipe
Savor our Open Faced French Bread Pizza, featuring crispy French bread topped with rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and your choice of savory toppings.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet.
- 2
Add Sauce
Spread a generous amount of marinara sauce over each half of the bread.
- 3
Layer the Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Then, layer pepperoni, bell pepper slices, and black olives over the cheese.
- 4
Season
Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the toppings. Drizzle olive oil on top.
- 5
Bake
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- 6
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice into pieces, and serve warm.