Iowa State Fair Pizza Bread
Transform your snack game with Iowa State Fair Pizza Bread, a delightful fusion of classic pizza flavors and crusty French bread! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe layers a garlic-butter base with rich pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, green bell peppers, and black olives. Finished with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, optional chili flakes for a spicy kick, and freshly grated Parmesan, this oven-baked treat delivers golden, bubbly perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or a quick indulgent snack, this pizza bread is guaranteed to become a favorite. Bake, slice, and serve warm for a bite of fair-day nostalgia right in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole French bread loaf
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place both halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
Step 4
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over each half of the bread.
Step 5
Sprinkle an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
Step 6
Add the pepperoni slices, diced green bell peppers, and sliced black olives over the mozzarella cheese.
Step 7
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and optional red chili flakes on top for added flavor.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are golden brown.
Step 9
Remove the pizza bread from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top while still hot.
Step 10
Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before cutting into slices or strips. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1134.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2710.0 |
| Total Fat 136.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 319.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7528.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 248.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.3g | |
| Protein 121.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2052.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2300.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories