Tonight's dinner: French Bread Pizza

Sep 15, 2010 9:00 AM by Brooke McLay

Posted in Food & Recipes / Family Recipes

Dinner Tonight Is A Quick Classic

It's five o' clock. You've got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed, a sink full of dirty dishes, and the minutes on the clock ticking away furiously. What's a gal to do? Try this simple, beloved French bread pizza recipe. It's a classic meal and you'll have dinner on the table in ten minutes flat.

French Bread Pizza

If you're looking for a simple, delicious, family friendly meal, this easy pizza is be the answer to all of your dinnertime woes. Made with fresh tomatoes, a slice of ham, and lots of gooey mozzarella, french bread pizza is a classic, no-fuss dinner.

Classic French Bread Pizza

1 loaf french bread, sliced in half lengthwise
2-3 tomatoes, sliced thin
5-6 slices ham
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated or as small, fresh pearls)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place the sliced loaves of french bread on a cookie sheet. Top the french bread with the sliced tomatoes, ham, and and cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, slice into serving sized pieces, and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.