FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS WITH MOZZARELLA AND PEPPERONI

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Forget about the freezer aisle! This classic is just as easy to make from scratch. For a spicy kick, add red-pepper flakes.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Sandwich     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Mozzarella     Basil     Sausage     snack     snack week     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12-14") soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup store-bought tomato sauce
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
  • Spread tomato sauce on cut sides of bread. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with basil.

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