How To Make Pepperoni French Bread Pizza | Rachael Ray

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat, while salami offers a similar flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Start by making the pepperoni sauce.

Grate 2-3 ounces of pepperoni into a pan.

Add grated garlic to the pan.

You can use granulated garlic for a quicker option.

Mix in dried oregano and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional).

Add fresh parsley or dried parsley if preferred.

In the same pan, add fire roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Tear fresh basil into the sauce (optional).

Let the sauce hang out while preparing the bread.

Take one large loaf of soft French bread and slice it horizontally into four pieces.

Lightly toast the bread in the oven until firm but not colored.

Spread the pepperoni sauce evenly over each piece of bread.

Use the back of a spoon or a paddle to spread the sauce around.

Sprinkle a mix of provolone, mozzarella, and pecorino cheese over the sauce.

Layer sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese.

Add more cheese on top of the pepperoni for extra flavor.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the pizzas in the center to melt the cheese.

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