French Bread Pizza

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat, while salami is often cheaper.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is more shelf-stable, and spinach can add freshness.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.

In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened salted butter, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano. Mix until well combined.

Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly across each cut side of the bread.

Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese on top of the garlic butter.

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes.

Spread 1 - 1 1/2 cups of pizza sauce evenly over the baked bread.

Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza sauce.

Add pepperoni and any other favorite toppings.

Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10-12 more minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and browned.

Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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