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a pepperoni pizza boat, freshly baked on a sheet pan
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Pizza Boats

Pizza Boats are french bread pizzas, but so much better than the frozen variety. So quick to make with your favorite pizza toppings.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword boat-shaped pizzas, fun pizza boats, pepperoni pizza boats, pizza boats, pizza party boat
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 823kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Italian bread loaf
  • 16 oz ground turkey breast 99% fat free
  • 24 oz jarred pasta sauce Use your favorite brand
  • 8 oz pizza cheese shredded
  • 18 slices pepperoni
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Cut the bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out a little of the bread in the middle. Use the back of spoon to press down the bread, leaving a little higher around the edge.
  • In a nonstick pan over medium high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces. Season it with the Italian seasoning and salt.
  • Pour in the jar of pasta sauce. Give it a good stir and allow it to simmer for a few minutes.
  • Spread about 1 cup of the cooked sauce evenly over each of the bread halves. Top each pizza boat with 1 cup of the shredded Italian cheese. Then top each half evenly with the pepperoni slices.
  • Bake in the oven fo 10-12 minutes. Or until the cheese is completely melted. Slice and serve with more of the sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 823kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1460mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4mg