1-Diving into making French Bread Pizza feels like a fun adventure in the kitchen, and trust me, it’s straightforward enough that even beginners can nail it. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to get that bread nice and crisp. Then, slice your 6 whole deli rolls or French bread in half and lay them cut side up on a large baking sheet for even cooking.

2-Next, spread a generous amount of jarred marinara or pizza sauce, or even pesto if you’re mixing it up, on each half to create a flavorful base don’t skimp, but don’t overdo it to avoid sogginess. Top that with plenty of your 2 pounds shredded mozzarella cheese and some grated parmesan cheese to taste for that gooey melt. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, add the sliced onion, and cook until it’s golden and softened, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes; set it aside once done.

3-Cook your 1/2 pound sausage in the same skillet, breaking it up until it’s no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. Now, pile on the cooked onions and sausage onto the bread halves, then add any of those optional toppings like pepperoni or bell peppers. Slide the baking sheet onto the lowest rack in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes to crisp the bread perfectly. Crank up the oven to 425 degrees, move the sheet to the highest rack, and bake for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden. Pull it out, cut if you want, and serve right away for the best taste total time is about 42 minutes, with 30 minutes prep and 12 minutes cooking.