Ultimate Gourmet French Bread Pizza Extravaganza

Ingredients

- 1 loaf French Bread, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Pepperoni Slices
- 1/4 cup Bell Peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup Olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/2 cup Ham, diced
- 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup Shredded Chicken
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 4 oz Fresh Mozzarella Slices
- 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Sausage Crumbles
- 1/4 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup Mini Pepperonis
- 1/2 cup Sliced Hot Dogs
- 4 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Arugula
- 4 oz Goat Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Pesto

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Bread Base: Spread softened butter evenly over the cut sides of the French bread. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano on top for added flavor.

3. Create the Parmesan Layer: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread to create a crispy, cheesy base layer.

4. Add the Sauce: Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over one half of the bread. For a different flavor profile, spread BBQ sauce over the other half.

5. Layer the Cheeses: Distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh mozzarella slices evenly over both halves.

6. Toppings Galore: Add your preferred toppings on each side. For traditional flavors, use pepperoni slices, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and red onions. For a Hawaiian twist, add pineapple chunks and diced ham. Mix and match with sausage crumbles and mini pepperonis for a meaty option.

7. Add Gourmet Ingredients: Enhance your pizza by adding sliced hot dogs on one half and prosciutto and arugula on the other. Sprinkle goat cheese over the arugula for a creamy finish.

8. Optional Fresher Flavors: Add fresh tomato slices and basil over the pizzas for a Caprese-style topping. Garnish with fresh cilantro on the BBQ chicken side.

9. Bake: Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Finish and Serve: Once baked, slice into individual servings. Drizzle pesto over the top for a vibrant finish.

11. Garnish: If desired, sprinkle a bit more fresh basil and cilantro before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- French bread pizza
- Gourmet pizza
- Easy dinner recipe
- Kid-friendly meals
- Homemade pizza
- Oven-baked pizza
- Cheese pizza
- Meat lovers pizza
- Vegetarian pizza

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2640

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