Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 large (1 pound) loaf French or Italian style bread, split lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni or other desired toppings (see note)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, optional

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two rimmed sheet pans with aluminum foil.
  • Combine butter and next four ingredients, plus half of the Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Cut French bread in half lengthwise and use a rolling pin to compact bread both lengthwise and side to side.
  • Brush cut sides of bread with butter mixture and cut into serving sized pieces, placing on prepared pan.
  • Spread pizza sauce on each cut side of bread, sprinkle each half evenly with mozzarella and top with pepperoni.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top lightly browned.
  • Remove and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.