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Close-up of French Bread Pizza slices featuring bubbly mozzarella cheese with golden-brown spots and fresh parsley garnish.

French Bread Pizza with Crispy Pepperoni and Italian Sausage

This French Bread Pizza features a crispy toasted baguette base, rich tomato sauce, bubbly mozzarella, and a savory duo of pepperoni and Italian sausage. A perfect 30-minute dinner for busy weeknights and pizza lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 loaf French Baguette Approx. 12-18 inches long
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Rich and thick marinara
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded, low-moisture
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoni Slices Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian Sausage Cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Large enough to fit the baguette halves.
  • 1 Bread Knife Serrated knife for clean slicing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Brush with olive oil and bake for 5-7 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
Assembling
  1. Spread the tomato sauce evenly and top with an irregular, thick layer of mozzarella cheese.
  2. Place pepperoni on one half and sausage crumbles on the other, pressing slightly into the cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  2. Broil on high for 1-2 minutes until golden-brown spots appear on the cheese and pepperoni edges curl.
  3. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Always pre-toast the bread to prevent sogginess.
Use whole-milk mozzarella for the best melt and browning.