Pizza Bread

Transform your weeknight meals with this quick and delicious Pizza Bread recipe, a perfect fusion of crispy baguette and classic pizza toppings! In just 30 minutes, you'll create a cheesy, flavorful dish that combines gooey mozzarella, zesty tomato sauce, and savory pepperoni, all elevated with a medley of herbs like oregano and basil. Brushed with garlic-infused olive oil and baked to golden perfection, this recipe guarantees a crunchy yet tender base that’s bursting with flavor. Ideal for family dinners, game-day snacks, or casual entertaining, this easy-to-make pizza-inspired bread is customizable, kid-approved, and utterly irresistible. Don't forget the fresh basil garnish for a final touch of color and fragrance. Perfect for pizza lovers looking for a quick twist on their favorite dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Baguette (or Italian bread)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 20 slices Pepperoni slices
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves, optional for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguette in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.

Step 3

Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and minced garlic. Brush the mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.

Step 5

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over both halves of the bread, making sure to cover the entire surface.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce-covered bread.

Step 7

Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese on both bread halves.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly over the top.

Step 9

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each bread half.

Step 11

Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and presentation.

Step 12

Cut the pizza bread into slices for easy serving and enjoyment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1157.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3270.4

Total Fat 189.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 466.0mg	0%
Sodium 9618.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 152.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2182.7mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 717.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 29.7%