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Looking for a fast, fun, and flavorful way to enjoy homemade pizza without turning on your oven or making pizza dough? Meet your new go-to solution: Grilled French Bread Pizza !
This genius method uses split loaves of crusty French bread as mini pizza bases, topped with your favorite ingredients and grilled until bubbly and golden. It’s perfect for summer nights, backyard cookouts, or any time you want a fresh, crispy pizza in minutes.
Let’s fire up the grill and get started!
🔥 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Super fast : Ready in under 15 minutes.
No dough needed : Uses store-bought French bread for convenience.
Crispy crust : Grilling gives it that irresistible char and crunch.
Customizable : Load it with your favorite toppings — cheese, veggies, meats, and more!
Great for crowds : Perfect for parties, picnics, or family dinners.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 4 Mini Pizzas)
For each mini pizza:
1 large French bread loaf , cut into 4 equal pieces (about 6–8 inches each)
2 tbsp olive oil , for brushing
½ cup marinara sauce , per pizza (or to taste)
¼ cup mozzarella cheese , shredded (or more if you like it cheesy!)
Toppings of choice : pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onions, spinach, etc.
Optional:
Fresh basil leaves or oregano for garnish
Parmesan cheese shavings
Garlic butter drizzle
🔪 Equipment Needed
Sharp knife or bread saw
Basting brush
Grill or oven broiler
Spatula
Aluminum foil or baking sheet (if using oven)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or preheat your oven broiler ).
Cut each piece of French bread in half lengthwise , creating a flat base for your mini pizzas.
Use a spoon to gently hollow out the center slightly if desired — this creates a better “crust” for holding toppings.
Step 2: Brush with Olive Oil
Using a basting brush, lightly coat the cut side of each bread half with olive oil . This helps the bread crisp up and prevents sogginess from the sauce and toppings.
Step 3: Add Toppings
Place the bread halves cut-side up on the grill grates or a baking sheet.
For each mini pizza:
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