French Bread Pizzas with Mozzarella and Pepperoni Recipe

Name: French Bread Pizzas with Mozzarella and Pepperoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Ingredients

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

	PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 40m	TOTAL TIME 55m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

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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