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link: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-bread-pizzas-with-mozzarella-and-pepperoni-56390008
rating: 4
time: 30 minutes
yield: 4
image: Recipes/images/FrenchBreadPizza_pepperoni.webp
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# French Bread Pizza
![](Recipes/images/FrenchBreadPizza_pepperoni.webp)

#dinner #easy #lunch

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- 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

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1. 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.
2. Spread tomato sauce on cut sides of bread. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
3. Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with basil.