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Photo credit: Greg DuPreeFrench bread pizza remains a timeless favorite, not only because it’s incredibly simple to prepare, but also because it’s a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of childhood with every bite. The creamy texture comes from ready-made Alfredo sauce, a quick fix for busy weeknights. Then, fresh spinach, red onions, and garlic are added to the sauce, allowing them to soften in the oven’s heat. The finishing touch is a generous portion of fontina cheese, which melts to perfection. With just 10 minutes of hands-on preparation, the oven takes care of the rest.
Ingredients List
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1 12-oz. loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
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3/4 cup pre-made Alfredo sauce (like Rana brand)
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1 cup fresh baby spinach
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1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
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2 cloves garlic
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4 oz. fontina cheese, shredded (roughly 1 cup)
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Cooking Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F, positioning the rack about 8 inches from the heat source. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the bread halves, cut-side up, on the baking sheet. Spread the Alfredo sauce on the cut sides of the bread. Add the spinach, onion, and garlic, and top it all with cheese.
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Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted. Then, increase the temperature to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden and the edges are crispy. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and crushed red pepper. Slice each half into 4 pieces.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 644 | Calories |
| 31g | Fat |
| 67g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 644 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 31g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 18g | 89% |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium 1395mg | 61% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 6% |
| Calcium 388mg | 30% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 295mg | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
