Garlic French Bread Pizza – The Stay At Home Chef

This recipe is a game-changer for those who want a homemade pizza but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen making the dough. Add your favorite toppings and leave it in the oven a little longer for maximum crispiness.

For more easy pizza recipes, try our Pizza Bagels or our Pizza Quesadillas!

Why Our Recipe

• We sneak in a layer of garlic butter to take your pizza over the top with deliciousness!
• Pizza night made easy—ready in under 30 minutes!
• Perfectly crispy bread, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite toppings.

This easy recipe is the perfect way to whip up a quick pizza dinner for the pizza-loving members of your family. This recipe is a family favorite for how easy it is to make and how easy it is to customize. I LOVED it when my mom made French bread pizza and now my own children love it too. Kids love to help out and choose their own toppings. Make this one for an easy weeknight win!

Ingredient Notes

• French Bread: Choose a loaf with a nice crusty exterior and soft interior. Day-old bread works great, too, since it crisps up perfectly in the oven.
• Butter: Make sure it’s softened to room temperature for easy spreading.
• Garlic Powder: We use garlic powder rather than minced garlic to keep it from burning while still giving you garlic flavor.
• Dried Oregano: Just a little Italian herb note. You could also use Italian seasoning.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly shredded Parmesan melts best. Store-bought bagged cheese contains additives that can make it harder to melt.
• Pizza Sauce: Homemade pizza sauce is our favorite, but canned or jarred store-bought options work just fine. Use your favorite!
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded cheese, which contains additives to prevent clumping which also makes it hard to melt.
• Pepperoni Slices: Use any brand or type you prefer for your topping.

Topping Ideas

Our favorite thing about pizza night? The toppings. While pepperoni is a foolproof classic, don’t be afraid to mix it up. Just be careful not to overload your pizza with too many toppings—this can make the crust soggy and affect the cooking time.

Veggie Lovers: Load up with sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and red onion.

Hawaiian: Sweet and savory perfection with pineapple chunks and ham. Those who think pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza can skip this one.

BBQ Chicken: Swap out the pizza sauce for BBQ sauce, then top with shredded chicken, red onion, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Margherita: Fresh mozzarella slices, tomato, and fresh basil for a simple classic.

Meat Lovers: Combine sausage crumbles, pepperoni, bacon, and ham for an all-in meat feast.

Kids’ Favorites: Let the kids top their own pizzas with fun toppings like mini pepperonis or even sliced hot dogs. Hey, we don’t judge!

Gourmet: Fancy it up and add prosciutto, arugula, and goat cheese… maybe a little pesto, while you’re at it.