These fun French bread pizzas are great picnic fare for both kids and adults. Tasty on the grill, they can just as easily be baked in the oven.

  • Total Time
    Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Makes
    16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • Sliced pepperoni, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt and oregano; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Cut bread in half lengthwise and then widthwise. Spread meat mixture on cut side of bread; sprinkle with cheese, olives and pepperoni if desired.
  • Loosely wrap bread individually in pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 24×18 in.); seal. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Cut each into fourths.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 159 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.