French Bread Pizza Recipe

This vegan French Bread Pizza recipe is cheesy, easy and that thick, toasty base puts regular crust to shame. I’ve got two topping options!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 239

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. If the loaf is especially thick, you may also slice it horizontally to reduce bulk. Place the bread halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush each bread half with olive oil and bake for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden. This helps create a barrier to prevent sogginess once topped.
Spread a generous layer of pizza or marinara sauce over each bread half.
Use one topping set for each bread half, or mix and match as desired:
Vegan Mozzarella, Basil & Vegan Salami:  Sprinkle half of the shredded vegan mozzarella over one half of the bread. Arrange the vegan salami slices evenly, and top with torn basil leaves.
Jalapeño & Black Olives: Sprinkle the remaining vegan mozzarella on the other half. Add the jalapeño slices and black olives evenly across the surface.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges of the bread are crisp.
Let the pizzas cool slightly before slicing into portions. Garnish with optional crushed red pepper flakes, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh basil, if desired.

Refrigerator: Leftover vegan French bread pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Place them in an airtight container or wrap them in foil.
Freezer: You can freeze these pizzas before or after baking. Wrap each pizza tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store them in a freezer bag. You can reheat them directly from frozen.
To reheat: Bake at 425°F until hot and crispy, or warm in the microwave (which is less ideal, but sometimes that’s your only option!).
Nutritional data is calculated with sauce and cheese, but without toppings, as the numbers will change depending on the toppings you choose.