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French Bread Pizza Boats

Enjoy these fun and delicious French Bread Pizza Boats, a perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 loaf French bread The sturdier, the better
  • 0.5 cup pizza sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Generous amount preferred
  • 0.5 cup pepperoni slices Or any toppings you love
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For added flavor
  • to taste fresh basil Optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise to create two long 'boats.'
  3. Spread about a quarter cup of pizza sauce on each side of the bread.
  4. Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  5. Layer your pepperoni slices or any other desired toppings.
  6. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the toppings.
  7. Place the prepared boats on a baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  8. Once baked, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to substitute toppings based on your family’s preferences. You can prep these pizza boats ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a day or two. Just pop them in the oven when ready to eat. If sauce looks lumpy, it’s part of the charm of these unique pizza boats!