Best Pepperoni Lovers French Bread Pizza Recipes

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Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) Italian bread, split in half horizontally
1 1/4 cups bottled pasta sauce
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 ounce pepperoni, finely chopped
1 cup coarsely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place bread halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Pull out some of soft bread centers to make loaves slightly concave. Spread each half with 1/2 cup of pasta sauce. Arrange mushrooms over sauce; sprinkle with pepperoni. Top with mozzarella; sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. Spoon remaining pasta sauce over tops.
Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cut on angle into slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 687.9, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 13.1

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Provided by Dawn Perry

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 garlic clove, grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
A few grinds of black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 loaf soft French bread, split lengthwise, insides mostly dug out
4 ounces mozzarella, low-moisture and part-skim, or fresh (drained and patted dry, if necessary), grated or torn (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered (about 1/2 cup)
Red-pepper flakes or dried oregano, or both, for serving

Steps:

Make the sauce: Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the middle position. Combine tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano, olive oil and black pepper in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
Prepare the pizza: Combine the 1/4 cup olive oil and garlic in a small pot over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the garlic starts to sizzle, but doesn't brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place the French bread cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush cut sides with garlic oil. Bake until edges are golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
Toss together the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni in a medium bowl. Divide tomato sauce between the two bread halves all the way to the edges and top with pepperoni and cheese.
Return to the oven and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to broil and broil (watch carefully!) until the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve topped with more Parmesan, red-pepper flakes and oregano, if you like.