This delicious and crispy French bread pizza is a quick and easy alternative to homemade pizza—ready in just 15 minutes! Learn how to make it in the oven or air fryer, and top it with your favorite ingredients for the perfect combo of crispy edges and a soft, fluffy center.
Do you crave a pizza tonight but don’t have time for homemade pizza dough? No problem. This Vegetarian French Bread Pizza Recipe is the perfect fit for you! It’s super flavorful and comes with a crispy crust but the softness of French Bread.
Pizza Baguette is the quick answer to a time-intense homemade pizza! All you need is a loaf of French Bread (you can get it from the supermarket or bakery), pizza sauce, and your favorite pizza topping. Let the fun begin!
You can serve this quick pizza recipe as a finger food at parties or in a cozy round with friends. It also makes a stunning quick weeknight meal if accompanied by this green salad!
French Pizza Baguette is also a fun recipe to do with kids. Put different pizza toppings in bowls on the table and let the kids make their own pizzas!
If you are looking for a more time-intense pizza with homemade dough, try out this airy focaccia pizza or this cottage cheese pizza crust!
Homemade French Bread Pizza tastes much better than the store-bought frozen version! 😉 Plus, you can add all your favorite pizza toppings!
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Ingredients
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- French Bread – The better the quality, the better your pizza will taste!
- Pizza Sauce – follow this recipe for quick passata pizza sauce! You can also use a store-bought pizza sauce or marinara sauce.
- Mozzarella – Use a fresh mozzarella ball or grated mozzarella cheese (this doesn’t lose as much water on the pizza). Feel free to add some grated parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy flavor.
- Dried Oregano – simply belongs on a pizza!
- Pizza Toppings – use your favorite toppings or choose one of the ideas below.
Pizza Topping Ideas
As a vegetarian blogger, I will show you my preferred veggie options. If not vegetarian, baguette pizza is often topped with pepperoni, ham, prosciutto, bacon, sausage, chicken, or ground beef. But please try out one of those combinations to see how delicious a vegetarian French bread pizza can taste!
Use any of those toppings ideas on your pizza:
I chose the following toppings to make 4 different French bread pizza variations:
- Buffalo Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
- Artichokes, Olives, Bell Pepper, Red Onion
- Cremini Mushrooms
- Diced Tomato
Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
This visual step-by-step instruction will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a cooking beginner! → Watch the recipe video to see how easy it is to make at home! 🤓
- Follow this recipe to make a quick homemade passata pizza sauce, or use any pizza sauce of your choice!
- Preheat oven to 445°F (230°C).
- Cut the French bread into thirds (or halves – depending on the size of the bread), then slice lengthwise.
- Place them with the cut side up on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spread with pizza sauce, and sprinkle dried oregano on top. → You can add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil!
- Top the bread with pizza toppings, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake your French bread pizza in the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles.
- Serve warm! → Top it with fresh basil, chili oil, or red pepper flakes! Want super fancy? Squeeze a few splashes of bbq sauce on top.
How to Make French Bread Pizza in an Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 2–3 minutes.
- Prepare the bread according to the recipe.
- Place the loaded bread slices into the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd). Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 4–6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Baguette Pizza tastes best when freshly baked. However, leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one day and either enjoyed cold (cut into small pieces as a finger food) or briefly reheated in the oven.
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French Bread Pizza
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Ingredients
- 1 French Bread
- ½ portion pizza sauce, ~ 1 cup
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella, or 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- pizza toppings of your choice, see notes
Instructions
- Follow this recipe to make a quick homemade pizza sauce, or use any pizza sauce of your choice!
- Preheat oven to 445°F (230°C).
- Cut the French bread into thirds (or halves – depending on the size of the bread), then slice lengthwise.
- Place them with the cut side up on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spread with pizza sauce, and sprinkle dried oregano on top. → You can add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil!
- Top the bread with pizza toppings, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake your French bread pizza in the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles.
- Serve warm! → Top it with fresh basil, chili oil, or red pepper flakes!
Notes
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- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 2–3 minutes.
- Prepare the bread according to the recipe.
- Place the loaded bread slices into the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd). Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 4–6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
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- Buffalo Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
- Artichokes, Olives, Bell Pepper, Red Onion
- Cremini Mushrooms
- Diced Tomato
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