French Bread Pizza recipe is one of the easiest snacks you can make. Adults and kids love it. It is great for lunchboxes and when kids are back home from school.
Are you familiar with the crazy time of the day when you are hungry the most? 4 PM is the time when I hunt for some snacks in my pantry and most of the time I eventually end up snacking on some junk. When I am a tat bit less lazy I put together something like this. This makes a perfect quick snack for the evening or mini appetizers. Although I love toppings from the meat lovers menu, in this case I adore the combination of tomatoes and green onions/scallions the most.
How to make French bread pizza?
Don’t let the word French fool you! This easy French bread pizza recipe is not overwhelming as those complex french recipes! It is quick and fun to make with your kids; you can involve them by letting them add the toppings. Here is step by step guided recipe to make a french load pizza.
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Cut the baguette/french loaf into half and apply the pizza sauce. Don’t add too much or the bread will get soggy. You can also use the maggi tomato chilly sauce and ketchup if you are out of pizza sauce. You can also make your own homemade pizza sauce.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the veggies and top it with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 Degrees Fahrenheit/205 Degrees Celsius for 7-10 minutes or till the cheese has melted and is bubbling. For a charred look, set the oven to broil for an additional minute. Keep a close eye with your broil setting because the food can go from perfect to burnt in no time.
How to make French bread pizza not soggy?
Here are some tips and tricks you can use to make this French bread pizza recipe better:
– Use the right temperature for cooking your pizza
-Use a stone pizza or baking tray.
-Be careful about your tomato sauce consistency. Don’t let it be too runny.
-When topping with mozzarella, make sure it has less moisture.
-Don’t add too much sauce
-Use a thin base
How long to cook French bread pizza?
This HOMEMADE FRENCH BREAD PIZZA recipe is the perfect appetizer for a game day or a kid’s birthday party. It’s super simple, and it only takes around 20 minutes to be done.
How to freeze French bread pizza
You can also add the toppings and freeze it ahead of time.
Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil.
How to cook frozen French bread pizza?
Preheat to 400 F
Peel out the plastic wrap. Let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes
Place French bread pizza on a baking sheet, use the center rack for even heat distribution.
Cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
What is a good appetizer for a pizza party?
This french style easy pizza recipe is a keeper for a pizza party; this one is a classic!
Click on the link to see full step-by-step instructions with pictures for this homemade pizza dough recipe.
This recipe was featured on Huffington post: ‘13 ways to eat homemade pizza when you don’t feel like making dough‘
French Bread Pizza recipe is one of the easiest snacks you can make. Adults and kids love it. It is great for lunchboxes and when kids are back home from school.
- French Bread / Baguette
- Pizza sauce Homemade or store brought
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings:
- I used tomatoes and green onions/scallions
- Use the topping of your choice:
- Cooked meat leftover chicken, bacon, ham or paneer, tofu etc
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Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit/205 Degrees Celsius.
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Cut the bread in the center.
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Spread 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce, not too much and not too little.
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Add your topping. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Top with cheese, place the bread on a baking sheet and bake it in the center of the oven for 7-10 minutes or till the cheese melts and bubbles. Broil it for an additional minute for the charred look.
You can freeze the extra pizza sauce if you don't plan to reuse. Pour it into ice trays. Once it freezes take that out and transfer into a freezer safe bag. Microwave cubes as needed.
Keep a close eye with your broil setting because the food can go from perfect to burnt in no time.
How to freeze French bread pizza?
Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then cover with aluminum foil.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 F.
Peel out the plastic wrap. Let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes and then bake for 7 to 10 minutes.
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