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french bread pizza recipe With Cherry Tomato Confetti
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This French bread pizza recipe with cherry tomato confetti is a quick, satisfying, and easy weeknight meal, perfect for busy schedules and diverse tastes. It features a crisp French bread base topped with sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and a fresh cherry tomato and basil finish.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (16-inch or 450–500 g) crusty French bread
- 1 cup (240 ml) pizza sauce
- 2 cups (225 g) shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim or whole milk)
- 0.5 cup (60 g) mini pepperoni (optional)
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Prepare The Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet. Lightly toast cut sides for 3-5 minutes until slightly golden, to prevent sogginess.
- Spread Pizza Sauce: Evenly spread 1 cup of pizza sauce over the cut sides of both bread halves, leaving a small border near the edges.
- Layer The Toppings: Sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Arrange 0.5 cup of mini pepperoni (if using) evenly over the cheese. (For spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the sauce.)
- Bake The Pizza: Place the baking sheet with the topped bread halves into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown. (If cheese isn’t melting evenly, rotate the baking sheet halfway through for uniform results.)
- Add Confetti Finish: While pizza bakes, toss 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, and 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano (if using) in a small bowl. Once the French bread pizza is out of the oven, scatter the seasoned cherry tomatoes and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil over the hot pizza.
Notes
Opt for whole grain bread, low-sodium sauce, or organic tomatoes for healthy upgrades. Use gluten-free or plant-based alternatives as needed, or swap provolone for mozzarella. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for a plant-based boost. Save time with pre-shredded cheese and jarred sauce. Mix ricotta into sauce for creaminess. Prevent soggy bread by pre-toasting, and enhance flavor with ample seasonings and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of a 16-inch loaf (approx 100g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg