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Margherita French Bread Pizza

My best recipe fro Margherita French Bread Pizza that your kids will love!! A great inexpensive dinner for your family!
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Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 30 minutes
Total time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 large french baguette
  • 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil (for easier clean up).
  • Heat a sauce pot over medium heat. Add the oil and allow to heat through. Throw in the garlic, oregano, basil and chili flakes. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Cut the french bread in half down the middle and then half again horizontal, so you end up with four pieces. Brush the bread (cut side) with half of the garlic herb oil. Bake for about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set to the side.
  • Return the remaining garlic oil to the stove, over medium heat, and throw in the canned tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, reduce to low and cook down for about 10 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the toasted bread halves. Sprinkle each with cheeses and top with sliced tomatoes. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Enjoy!