Best 2 French Bread Pizza Crust Sandwich Rolls Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and versatile recipe that combines the flavors of French bread, pizza, and sandwiches? Look no further than French bread pizza crust sandwich rolls! These innovative concoctions are the perfect combination of crispy bread, savory sauce, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped up in one easy-to-eat roll. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a fun and creative dinner, French bread pizza crust sandwich rolls are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS

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These are the facts of the case and they are undisputed: Sometimes we humans can't spend four hours making dinner.

Categories main dish

Time 42m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 whole Deli Rolls Or Crusty Italian Rolls
Jarred Marinara Sauce Or Pizza Sauce
Jarred Or Refrigerated Pesto
2 lb. Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
Grated Parmesan Cheese To Taste
2 tbsp. Butter
1 whole Onion, Sliced
1/2 lb. Sausage (regular Breakfast Sausage Or Italian Sausage)
Pepperoni Slices
Canadian Bacon Slices
Pineapple Chunks, Fresh Or Canned
Roma Tomatoes, Sliced
Sliced Black Olives
Optional Ingredients: Goat Cheese, Sliced Bell Peppers, Various Cheeses, Pepperoncinis, Jalapeno Slices, Diced Red Onion, Any Other Pizza Topping You'd Like!

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.Slice rolls in half and lay them, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. Top each half with a generous portion of either marinara or pesto. Next, top with a generous amount of grated mozzarella and Parmesan, if you'd like. Add whatever toppings you'd like on top of the cheese!Once all assembled, put the pan in the oven on the lowest rack for 8 to 10 minutes. Crank up the heat to 425 and put it on the highest rack until the cheese starts to bubble a bit and turn golden.Remove and serve immediately! You can cut the pizzas in half right across the middle so there are mini-French Bread Pizzas for everyone.

FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Ingredients

6 deli rolls or small baguettes, halved
One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
1 jar prepared pesto, optional
Five 8-ounce packages fresh mozzarella, sliced
5 ounces Canadian bacon slices, halved
8 ounces canned pineapple chunks
5 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 12-ounce jar Kalamata olives, chopped
8 ounces crumbled feta
4 ripe tomatoes, diced rough
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni
6 to 7 jalapenos, sliced
Sliced Roma tomatoes, for topping
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh basil
Olive oil, for sauteing
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces grated Cheddar
1 pound browned ground beef
Chopped romaine lettuce, for topping
Diced tomatoes, for topping

Steps:

For the pizza base: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Lay the rolls cut-side up on a large baking sheet. Top each half with marinara sauce (or pesto for the tomato basil pizzas), followed by the mozzarella. Then add your toppings of choice. See below for directions for assembling specific pizzas.
Once the pizzas are assembled, put the baking sheet on the lowest rack for 8 to 10 minutes. Then turn up the heat to 425 degrees F and put the sheet on the highest rack until the cheese starts to bubble a bit and turns golden. Remove and serve immediately! Cut the pizzas in half right across the middle so there are mini French bread pizzas for everyone.
Pizza Varieties:
For the Canadian bacon and pineapple pizzas: Top with the Canadian bacon slices and pineapple and bake according to the directions above.
For the Greek salad pizzas: Leave off the sauce and brush the sliced rolls with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with the mozzarella and bake according to the directions above.
While the pizzas are baking, toss together the olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Top the cooked pizzas with the chopped Greek salad.
For the pepperoni and jalapeno pizzas: Top with the pepperoni and jalapeno slices and bake according to the directions above.
For the tomato basil pizzas: Use pesto instead of the marinara sauce, and top with the tomato slices. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake according to the directions above. Top the cooked pizzas with basil leaves.
For the hamburger pizzas: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper and saute until the beef is no longer pink. Top the rolls with the sauteed ground beef and bake according to the directions above.
For the hamburger taco pizzas: Top with the Cheddar and ground beef and bake according to the directions above. Top the cooked pizzas with the chopped lettuce and tomatoes.

Tips:

- Use a good quality bread loaf that is fresh and has a sturdy crust. French bread or Italian bread are great options. - Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise, creating two long, thin pieces. - Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil or melted butter. - Top the bread with your favorite pizza toppings. Be creative and experiment with different flavors. - Bake the bread in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown. - Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

French bread pizza crust sandwich rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give French bread pizza crust sandwich rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!