French Bread Pizza is the lazy person’s way of making pizza. It’s so easy and tastes amazing with the french bread.
I don’t like taking photos of food for my blog when other grown-ups are around. They usually don’t get it. Even my husband. He’s all, “How many pictures do you need to take?” I mean I was only on my 7th picture or something. He doesn’t get that you gotta have lots to choose from in case some don’t turn out. Other grown-ups just don’t get it at all. “Why is she taking pictures of food?” Sigh.
It’s funny when I am taking photos and my kids’ friends are over. The friends watch me with odd curiosity. Once my kids notice their friends faces they just say, “She had a food blog” like it’s totally normal to take pictures of your food before you eat it. The friends are all like “Oh, ok” even though they still have no idea what’s going on.
I like it. But not with grown-ups. It just feels awkward.
Anyway. Pizza.
It’s delicious to make yourself, but sometimes, I get impatient waiting for the dough to raise. This French Bread version is suuuuper easy and suuuuper fast. I made it and then the next day The Pioneer Woman made it on her cooking show. My kids were like, “Hey. She stole your idea, Mom!” It was funny.
French Bread Pizza
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Author: Mandy Bird
Ingredients
- 1 load of French Bread, cut vertically in half
- 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste*
- 6 oz. water (just fill up the tomato paste can)
- 3 Tbsp. garlic bread seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. sugar or honey
- ¾ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
- Pizza toppings of your choice
- 2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Mix together the tomato paste, water, garlic bread seasoning, sugar, onion powder and pepper flakes.
- Place bread halves on a cookie sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce on each half of the bread.
- Sprinkle 1 C. cheese on each half of the bread.
- Add toppings of your choice.
- Bake at 350 for 15 minutes until sauce is warm and cheese is melted.
- *Note: Sometimes when I'm lazy I use Italian tomato paste and skip the other ingredients,except the 3 Tbsp. garlic bread seasoning. Don't leave that out!
Haha!! I can totally relate. We had Kales family over for Sunday dinner and when I started styling and taking pics of the meal they all sat silent in our family room staring at me… Awkward.. Lol! Your French bread pizza looks amazing! Photos are perfection! 🙂
Yes!!! I totally don't take pictures in front of other people too, I tried once and it just felt too weird so I stopped after 2 pictures!!!
I've taken pictures of food far before my blogging days, but at least now I have a good excuse! I love a French bread pizza, but I haven't had it in years!! This looks delicious!<br />Blessings,<br />Leslie
Wow this looks so good! Thanks for the recipe!
Mandy, this is fantastic!!! And I know, I hate an audience too!
You're so right! I feel self conscious taking pictures of food too, even if front of family. My family doesn't really get it either. Thanks for sharing – now I know I'm not the only one who gets that weird awkward feeling.
My favorite way to eat pizza Mandy! Love this!
Thanks for posting this recipe! This pizza looks so delicious. The thing that makes me fall in love with a slice of pizza is if it has a good crust. I can imagine that a french bread pizza must be super delicious. I’m excited to try out this recipe with mushrooms and bell peppers added.