French Bread Pizza

Name: French Bread Pizza with Italian Sausage & Hot Honey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 lb ground Italian sausage; 1 cup pizza sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 oz pepperoni slices; 4 oz crumbled goat cheese; 1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning; Hot honey, for drizzling; Pickled jalapeños, for serving

French bread pizza is a customizable weeknight meal that starts with toasted French bread brushed in garlic butter, then layered with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and tangy goat cheese with a finishing drizzle of hot honey.

🌍American 🏷️French bread pizza 🏷️Pizza 🏷️Italian sausage 🏷️Pepperoni Goat cheese

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🏷️Hot honey

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp minced garlic
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz pepperoni slices
4 oz crumbled goat cheese
1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning
Hot honey, for drizzlingoptional
Pickled jalapeños, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
3
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, dried parsley, garlic powder, and minced garlic to create a garlic butter spread.
4
Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the French bread.
5
Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until nice and golden.
6
While the bread is toasting, brown the ground Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once cooked, drain any excess grease.
7
Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over both halves.
8
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by pepperoni slices.
9
Add the cooked Italian sausage and crumbled goat cheese over the top.
10
Sprinkle generously with garlic and herb seasoning.
11
Return the pizza to the oven and bake at 375°F until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
12
Remove from the oven and drizzle with hot honey, if desired.
13
Slice and serve immediately. Top with pickled jalapeños if you like extra spice.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Toast the French bread with garlic butter first to create a crispy base and prevent sogginess from toppings and sauce.
Cook the Italian sausage in a skillet before topping to ensure it's fully cooked and rendered of excess fat.
Add heavier toppings (sausage, pepperoni) before cheese so they anchor into the bread rather than sliding off.
Drizzle hot honey in the final 30 seconds of baking or immediately after removal for maximum flavor and temperature contrast.

Substitutions

Italian sausage → ground beef or turkey (use 1 lb, cook before topping)
Goat cheese → ricotta or crumbled feta (same amount, adds different tang)
Pizza sauce → marinara sauce or pesto (1 cup, adjust to taste)
Pepperoni → cooked bacon or prosciutto (same amount by weight)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is warmed through.

Common Questions

Can you make French bread pizza ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the pizza up to 4 hours before baking and cover with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. Bake directly from cold, adding 2–3 minutes to the cooking time.