Best Pizza Bagels & Breads
Crispy French Bread Pizza
A crunchy base, saucy center, and a generous blanket of cheese.
What you need
The easy way
- Heat oven to 425°F. Split bread lengthwise and crosswise; brush cut sides with oil.
- Bake cut-side up for 4 minutes.
- Top with marinara and both cheeses.
- Bake 7–10 minutes until browned at the edges and bubbling.
Use your senses. Times are guardrails. Look for color, texture, and doneness as you go. Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F when applicable.
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