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Spider-web plate with three Spooky French Bread Pepperoni Pizzas decorated with mini skulls and spiders
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Kam's Spooky French Bread Pepperoni Pizza

This cheesy, savory, and Halloween festive Spooky French Bread Pepperoni Pizza is an over-the-top delicious recipe inspired by my son, Kam!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Keyword: baked, cheese, comfort foods, dairy-free, easy, gluten-free, halloween, holidays, homemade, kid-friendly, lunch, pepperoni, pizza, vegan
Servings: 4 Pizzas
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

PIZZAS:

  • 1 loaf french bread or baguette, cut in halves
  • 1 cup freshly-grated mozzarella cheese (You can also use shredded)
  • ½ cup freshly-grated raw sharp cheddar (You can also use shredded)
  • 1 (5 oz.) package pork + beef uncured pepperoni, cut in halves (I love Applegate)
  • ½ cup organic pizza sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

OTHER:

  • Halloween decor: spiders, skulls, spider web sheets, trays, etc. (optional)
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Instructions

TO MAKE THE PIZZAS:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Place each halved french bread unto the prepared baking sheet, insides facing upward.
  • In a bowl, add together the pizza sauce, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, parsley, and smoked paprika, mixing everything together until combined.
  • Spoon the pizzas sauce atop each halved french bread and top with sprinkles of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses. Finally, add the halved pepperonis, covering the tops of each bread.
  • Transfer the pizzas to the hot oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or so, until the cheese has melted (and becomes bubbly), the pepperoni has become golden, and the bread is crispy and golden brown.
  • Once done, allow pizza to rest/cool for a few minutes (about 2-3 minutes) so that the cheese sets before cutting into bite-sized slices, using a pizza cutter or knife.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Leftover pizza is best kept tightly wrapped in foil paper, refrigerated for 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
  • GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: To make these pizzas GF-friendly, be sure to substitute the french bread or baguettes with a gluten-free version. 
  • VEGAN OPTION: These little pepperoni pizzas can definitely be enjoyed vegan by substituting two things: the cheese and pepperoni. For a vegan option, So Delicious Dairy-Free or Violife cheese shreds tastes great and Field Roast has great plant-based pepperoni slices.
  • EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with these little Pepperoni Pizzas. Everything from my fave baking sheet, liners, mixing bowls, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
  • TOPPING OPTIONS: See post for more details!