Baguette boats packed with sauce, cheese, and toppings—melted, golden, and party-perfect.
# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 3 small baguettes (10–12 inches each)
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup pizza sauce
→ Cheese
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings
06 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
07 - 1 small bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
09 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
→ Seasoning
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each baguette in half lengthwise. Hollow out the center of each half, forming a shallow boat with about 1/2 inch of bread remaining on the sides and bottom.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly into each bread boat.
04 - Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the sauce in each bread boat.
05 - Distribute the pepperoni, diced bell pepper, chopped red onion, and black olives over the cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over each boat.
06 - Season each boat with dried oregano, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Place the prepared bread boats on the baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden at the edges.
08 - Remove bread boats from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
