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French Bread Pizza Boats

French Bread Pizza Boats are quick, easy, and delicious. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe allows everyone to customize their own toppings for a delightful family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 loaf 1 loaf of French bread Italian bread can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup 1 cup of pizza sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese The star ingredient!
  • to taste Your pick of toppings Suggestions: pepperoni, veggies, pineapple.
  • to taste A sprinkle of Italian seasoning or garlic powder For an extra kick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.
  3. Spread pizza sauce evenly over each half of the bread.
  4. Pile on the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Customize your pizza boats with your favorite toppings.
  6. Place your assembled boats on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let them cool for a minute or two, then slice into bite-sized pieces.

Notes

Experiment with different cheeses and toppings. Leftover marinara sauce is great for dipping! You can also swap the bread for English muffins or pita.