This post has been sponsored by McCormick®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This Quick and Easy French Bread Pizza recipe is great for Friday pizza night or any night. It’s so easy to make; takes less than 40 minutes!

Friday night Pizza night is a staple in our house! Pizza is such a great option for families because it is usually a favorite for everyone. I like to mix things up a bit so we don’t get bored with the same old pizza recipe.

That’s why I created this Quick and Easy French Bread Pizza recipe. And let me tell you, it is AMAZING. The French bread gives it a super crunchy crust that is a fun change from traditional pizza dough.

Spices like McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning, McCormick® Salt Free Garlic and Herb Seasoning, and McCormick® Basil Seasoning really kick the recipe up a notch. They add such great flavor to the recipe. Learn more about McCormick® Seasonings and Shop Now.

McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning is a perfectly blended seasoning that adds the flavor of the Italian kitchen to the pizza. McCormick® Salt Free Garlic and Herb Seasoning is full of bold delicious flavor that you don’t even need to add any salt to the recipe. I use them not only in my cooking, but I also love to bring them to the table for an extra sprinkle of flavor.

You can even put out a variety of toppings and let everyone put what they want on their pizza. It becomes a make your own pizza kind of meal. And it’s super easy!

I can get lost in Stop & Shop just looking at the endless topping possibilities. I especially love to check out the spice aisle to see what new McCormick® Seasonings they have in stock. Just a simple thing like experimenting and changing out the spices in a recipe can completely reinvent the meal. You can check out all the seasoning options that McCormick® has to offer on their website.

I will also mention that this is a very budget-friendly meal as well. It’s a great dinner solution to keep your grocery bill down and save some money with pretty inexpensive ingredients. You can even use up all those little bits of veggies that you have leftover in the fridge from the week.

**Tip: the trick to this recipe is a super hot oven. Make sure your oven is fully preheated to 475 degrees before cooking.**

Topping Variations

There are so many topping variations for these French Bread Pizzas that the list could go on forever and ever. Some of our favorites include fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, ham, pineapple, pepperoni, and peppers.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be kept in the fridge, wrapped in plastic wrap or foil, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  TO REHEAT: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and place the leftovers on a baking sheet. Heat for about 10 minutes or until the pizza is heated through and the cheese is nice and melty. 

You can also freeze whole, cooked pizzas. Cool to room temperature and then wrapped in plastic wrap followed by foil. When prepared this way, they will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.  TO REHEAT: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and place the pizza on a baking sheet. Heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the pizza is heated through and the cheese is melty.

Quick and Easy French Bread Pizza Recipe

Alright, enough talking about these Quick and Easy French Bread Pizzas. Let’s get to the business of making them. So they can get in my belly!

First things first, preheat your oven to 475 degrees. Make sure your oven is fully heated before you start cooking. The super high heat is the key to this recipe. Then I grab my ingredients for the pizzas that I purchased at my local Stop & Shop.

Now let’s make things saucy…

There is nothing that compares to homemade pizza sauce. And I promise you, it is so easy to make.

Add your can of tomatoes, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, and McCormick® Basil Seasoning to a saucepan. Stir and cook on low-medium heat for 15 minutes. That’s it! I told you it was easy.

While sauce is cooking, place french bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush french bread with melted butter.

Sprinkle the bread with McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Italian Seasoning and McCormick® Salt Free Garlic and Herb Seasoning.

Flip the bread over so the cut sides are facing down on the pan.

Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the cut sides are slightly browned. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip the french bread over.

Top with your cooked pizza sauce, remaining parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Also, add toppings if you want to.

Return the pan to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Cut into slices and serve!

There you have it. Quick and Easy French Bread Pizza for dinner in under 40 minutes that tastes way better than the frozen grocery store version.

Here are some other recipes that you might like:

1. Maple-Balsamic Boneless Pork Chops
2. Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp
3. Make-Ahead Freezer Smoothies

Happy Eating!!

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