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Italian Bread Pizza

A quick and customizable twist on classic pizza using Italian bread, pizza sauce, and a variety of toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 slices of Italian bread
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup pepperoni slices
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Fresh basil leaves optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the slices of Italian bread on a baking sheet.
  3. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over each slice of bread.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce.
  5. Add your favorite toppings, starting with pepperoni or any other choices.
  6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder over the top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, toast the bread slices lightly before adding toppings.