This Gluten-Free French Bread Pizza is one of those easy dinners that’s perfect for when you need something everyone will love! They’re easy to make, taste amazing, and easy to customize!

Gluten-free French bread pizza cut into slices

Gluten-Free Pizza Night Without Having To Make Pizza Crust!

I will forever love our homemade gluten-free pizza dough recipe, but sometimes you need something faster. This gluten-free French Bread pizza recipe is an easy shortcut to pizza night!

It’s FAST & EASY. No yeast, no dough, no waiting for rise time. This homemade French bread pizza recipe is done in about 20 minutes! If you can slice, spread, and sprinkle, you can make this!
It’s DELICIOUS. These pizzas taste like garlic bread + pizza! We make a simple garlic butter treatment for the bread before toasting, then layer pizza sauce, plenty of cheese, and your favorite toppings, before finishing with our signature pizza sprinkle.
It’s PERFECT FOR MOVIE NIGHT. My kids LOVE when we make these as a quick dinner for movie night, but they work just as well for a fun weekend lunch, easy weeknight dinner, or a beginner-friendly recipe to make with kids!

Happy cooking! xo, Emily

Gather Your Ingredients

These gluten-free french bread pizzas are a family favorite for their flavor, but one thing I love is how simple the ingredients list is. Let’s take a look:

Ingredients for gluten-free French bread pizza

Gluten-Free French Bread. I HIGHLY, highly recommend Udi’s Gluten-Free French Baguettes for this. They’re softer and wider than most gluten-free baguettes, and the texture and flavor both lend themselves to this recipe. (Thinner gluten-free baguettes, like Schar or Trader Joe’s don’t work quite as well here.)
Garlic Butter. Next, we’ll make a quick garlic butter out of softened butter, fresh garlic (or garlic powder!), parsley, and a little salt. Toasting the bread with garlic butter first helps prevent sogginess, but also adds a delicious layer of flavor you won’t want to miss! It’s so much more tasty than just brushing with olive oil.
Pizza Sauce. After the bread is toasted, we’ll spread it with your favorite pizza sauce or marinara sauce. Rao’s is a great store-bought brand, or you can make homemade pizza sauce, if you prefer!
Mozzarella Cheese. Plenty of melty mozzarella is a must! I recommend grating your own cheese so it melts better. Pre-shredded cheese is often coated in anti-caking agents that can make it harder to melt. I usually use part-skim mozzarella, but feel free to go with fresh mozzarella or even vegan cheese, if you prefer.
Pepperoni or Your Favorite Pizza Toppings. Less is more here! We usually use mini pepperoni slices, but ham or Canadian bacon, cooked Italian sausage, black olives, green bell peppers, red onions, or mushrooms are also delicious. You can even dress them up with fresh herbs like some fresh basil leaves, or experiment with different cheeses!
Our Pizza Sprinkle. I add this to basically all my homemade pizza, from Gluten-Free Hawaiian Pizza, to Gluten-Free Pizza Bagels. It’s a mixture of Parmesan cheese, black pepper, flaky salt, parsley, and red pepper flakes. It’s a quick extra step that makes a MAJOR difference in flavor and presentation.

How To Make Gluten-Free French Bread Pizza, Step By Step

As always, you can find the full recipe with ingredient amounts, detailed instructions, and tips in the recipe card below.

Making gluten-free French bread pizzas, step by step

PREHEAT OVEN & MAKE GARLIC BUTTER. Preheat oven temperature to 425° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, ½ tsp parsley, and a pinch of flaky salt.
SPREAD BAGUETTES WITH GARLIC BUTTER & PRE-BAKE. Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise and use an offset spatula to spread the garlic butter on the cut side of each baguette. Place them butter side up on a sheet pan and bake about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
PREP TOPPINGS & BUILD PIZZAS. While the baguettes are baking with the garlic butter, grate cheese & prep your toppings. When the baguettes come out of the oven, top each with sauce, then layer cheese, pepperoni, and any additional toppings you’d like.
BAKE & GARNISH. Pop the pizzas back in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through. Sprinkle the top of the pizza with parmesan cheese, black pepper, red pepper flakes, flaky salt, parsley, and any other desired garnish, to taste.
SERVE & STORE. Enjoy right away, and store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge 1-2 days. You can reheat them in a toaster oven, air fryer, or the oven to restore their texture!

Slices of gluten-free French bread pizza on a sheet pan

Gluten-free French bread pizza topped with mini pepperoni and cheese

FAQ + Tips And Tricks For The Best French Bread Pizza

WATCH THE WATER. If you’re adding veggies that have a lot of water (like mushrooms or bell pepper), consider thinly slicing them or cooking them in advance, since they’ll only be in the oven for a few minutes. This will help eliminate extra water so you don’t end up with soggy pizza!

MAKE USE OF YOUR SIDES. This easy French bread pizza recipe is a pretty easy sell for most kids, but to help fill out this meal more and give it some more protein, I recommend serving it with some veggies + Greek yogurt ranch or hummus, or a side of fruit + a yogurt-based fruit dip. You could also make a simple side salad to keep things easy!

GO A LA CARTE! It’s easy to make this delicious french bread pizza custom by letting everyone choose their favorite toppings. More choice = less fighting & fussing over dinner! You can even make it fun by setting out all the toppings like a topping bar and let everyone build their own personal pizzas.

CAN I USE OTHER SAUCES? I haven’t experimented with bbq sauce or alfredo sauce, but they’d probably work here! Just make sure not to add too much sauce, and to toast the bread first, or they’ll get soggy.

More Pizza Night Recipes To Try

Gluten-Free Pizza Bagels

gluten-free hawaiian ham and pineapple pizza with bacon

Gluten-Free Hawaiian Pizza

homemade gluten-fre pizza next to jars of parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes

Gluten-Free Pizza Crust

Gluten-Free BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Gluten-Free French Bread Pizza

Done in around 20 minutes, these easy gluten-free pizzas are made with gluten-free French bread and perfect for all your favorite toppings. They're as big a hit with kids as they are with grown-ups!

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 30

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Servings: Servings

Calories: 398kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE PIZZAS

8 oz. Gluten-Free French Bread (I recommend 2 Udi’s gluten-free baguettes)
4 TBSP Softened Butter
1 clove Garlic minced
½ tsp. Dried Parsley
pinch Flaky Sea Salt
¾ cup Pizza Sauce
1-1 ½ cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
3-4 oz Mini Pepperoni or Regular Pepperoni
1-2 TBSP Parmesan Cheese
Any other toppings you like!

FOR THE PIZZA SPRINKLE

Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes
Flaky Salt
Dried Parsley
More Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

PREHEAT OVEN & MAKE GARLIC BUTTER. Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, ½ tsp parsley, and a pinch of flaky salt.
SPREAD BAGUETTES WITH GARLIC BUTTER & PRE-BAKE. Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise and use an offset spatula to spread the garlic butter on the cut side of each baguette. Place them butter side up on a sheet pan and bake 8-10 min or until golden brown on the edges.
PREP TOPPINGS & BUILD PIZZAS. While the baguettes are baking with the garlic butter, grate cheese & prep your toppings. When the baguettes come out of the oven, top each with sauce, then layer cheese, pepperoni, and any additional toppings you’d like.
BAKE & GARNISH. Pop the pizzas back in the oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, black pepper, red pepper flakes, flaky salt, parsley, and any other desired garnish, to taste.
SERVE & STORE. Enjoy right away, and store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge 1-2 days. You can reheat them in a toaster oven, air fryer, or the oven to restore their texture!

Notes

MAKE AHEAD. This dinner comes together fairly quickly, but I recommend setting the butter out to soften, and prepping all the toppings in advance so it’s easy to mix up at dinner time. (I usually prep toppings while the bread bakes with the garlic butter.)
WATCH THE WATER. If you’re adding veggies that have a lot of water (like mushrooms or bell pepper), consider cooking them in advance, since they’ll only be in the oven for a few minutes. This will help eliminate extra water so you don’t end up with soggy pizza!
GO A LA CARTE! It’s easy to make these pizzas custom by letting everyone choose their favorite toppings. More choice = less fighting & fussing over dinner!