Simple French Bread Pesto Pizza
This simple French bread Pesto Pizza reimagines the traditional pizza base by utilizing a crusty loaf of French bread, vibrant basil pesto, and savory capicola for a 15-minute meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients
1 large loaf French bread, split lengthwise
1 cup high-quality prepared basil pesto
8 ounces thinly sliced capicola
2 cups whole-milk mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the broiler and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
2. Lay bread halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
3. Distribute pesto evenly across the crumb of the bread.
4. Layer sliced capicola over the pesto in a ruffled pattern.
5. Cover with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
7. Garnish with fresh basil and slice with a serrated knife.
Notes
Use cold mozzarella straight from the fridge to prevent the bread from burning before the cheese melts.
Rotate the baking tray halfway through broiling for an even toast.
Wait 2 minutes before adding fresh basil to prevent it from turning black.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://www.flavourrecipe.com/pesto-pizza/