Quick Description
This High-Protein French Bread Pizza is a quick and satisfying meal made with crispy garlic-buttered French bread, rich pizza sauce, and layers of melty mozzarella cheese. It’s perfect for busy nights, late-night cravings, or when you want homemade pizza without the hassle of dough.
Servings & Timing
Serves: 4 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes
Ingredients List
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced in half horizontally
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter and garlic powder until smooth.
3. Prepare the Bread
Place bread halves cut-side up on baking sheet.
Spread garlic butter evenly over both halves.
4. Add Sauce
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the bread.
5. Add Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella generously over the sauce.
6. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are crispy.
7. Slice & Serve
Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
Calories: 380
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Benefits
- High-Protein Comfort Food from cheese
- Quick & Easy
- Budget Friendly
- Kid Approved
- Customizable Toppings
Additional Notes
- Add cooked chicken or pepperoni for more protein
- Use part-skim mozzarella for lighter version
- Toast bread first for extra crispiness
- Sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning on top
Dietary Info
High-Protein: ✅
Vegetarian: ✅
Low-Carb: ❌
Gluten-Free: ❌
Keto-Friendly: ❌
Brief Introduction
French bread pizza is one of those recipes everyone loves. It’s fast, cheesy, crunchy, and tastes just like classic pizzeria pizza at home.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Mix garlic butter
- Spread on bread
- Add sauce
- Add cheese
- Bake
- Slice & serve
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
French Bread:
Use sourdough or Italian bread if preferred.
Mozzarella:
Italian blend or provolone also works great.
Pizza Sauce:
Marinara or homemade sauce works too.
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Variations
- Chicken Alfredo version
- BBQ chicken pizza
- Veggie supreme
- Pepperoni & mushroom
Serve With
- Side salad
- Soup
- Garlic dip
- Roasted vegetables
Storage & Make-Ahead
Refrigerate: 3 days
Freeze: 1 month
Reheat: oven or air fryer
FAQs
Can I air fry it?
Yes, 375°F for 6–8 minutes.
Can I make ahead?
Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Can I add toppings?
Absolutely.
Optional Personal Story
This is my go-to recipe when I need dinner in under 30 minutes. Everyone grabs seconds.
