What do you do when you really want pizza on Friday night but the budget really can’t allow for it that week?
You get creative that’s what!
You may or may not know this about me (but you probably do by now), I am a very, very determined person. So, when this mama wants pizza, this mama gets pizza one way or the other.
I made several loaves of French bread Monday morning so that I would have sides for dinners this week. By Friday one was left and I really didn’t want it to get all gross and stale. So, combine my desire for pizza and I desire to not waste food, and voilà! I give you…
French Bread Pizza
1 medium sized loaf of French bread (mine was garlic rosemary but plain is just fine)
1-2 cups of red or white pasta sauce
3-4 cups of mozzarella cheese
Your choice of toppings
Directions
1. Place the loaf on a cookie sheet and slice length wise
2. If your loaf is store bought I suggest lightly toasting it in the oven first at this point.
3. Generously coat with sauce
I made a mess of mine…
4. Gather your toppings and go to town!
Since it was Friday we had a vegetarian pizza. I went with olives, tomatoes, spinach, green onion, and parmesan cheese. I had fresh produce from a local farm and wanted to use some- yum!
If you can’t tell I love toppings…
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cook for ~30 minutes.
6. Slice and serve! I found my sliced easily with a butcher knife.
Torally satisfied my pizza craving, and it’s like a deep dish version! Even better 🙂 yum!