Italian Bread Pizza
A quick and delicious pizza made on slices of Italian bread—crisped under toppings like tomato sauce, cheese, and optional meats or veggies for an easy dinner or appetizer.
Equipment
- Cutting board & knife
- Baking sheet or tray
Ingrédients
Base & Spread
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread cut lengthwise
Toppings
- ½–⅔ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1½–2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced
- grated Parmesan or provolone optional, for extra flavor
- Italian seasoning or basil optional, to finish
- toppings of choice (pepperoni, olives, veggies) optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C). If desired, lightly toast the bread spread with butter or olive oil first.
- Place the bread cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and optional Parmesan or provolone over the sauce, then add any desired toppings.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are crisp.
- Optionally, broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the cheese. Remove, sprinkle with Italian seasoning or fresh basil, slice, and serve.
Notes
A beloved family-style recipe that uses Italian or French bread instead of traditional dough. It’s customizable, quick, and perfect for weeknights or kids. ([turn0search4] for a 30-minute Italian bread pizza version, [turn0search5] for sauce tips using tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and chili flakes, [turn0search13] for basic preparation cand bake time.)