Description
This New Orleans-inspired French bread pizza combines the bold flavors of a classic po’boy sandwich with the cheesy goodness of pizza. Crispy French bread, spicy Andouille sausage, and a creamy Cajun remoulade come together for a delicious, easy-to-make meal!
Ingredients
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For the Po’Boy Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced bread and butter or dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
For the Pizza:
- 1 French or Italian loaf, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 Andouille sausage links, chopped
- 1/3 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced celery
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
Instructions
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, pickles, capers, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Toast the Bread:
- Place the French bread halves, cut-side up, on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly crisp.
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Assemble the Pizza:
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the toasted bread.
- Drizzle with hot sauce for extra heat.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over the sauce.
- Top with Andouille sausage, onion, bell pepper, and celery.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella on top.
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Bake the Pizza:
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.
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Add Fresh Toppings & Serve:
- Remove from the oven and top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
- Drizzle with the po’boy sauce before serving.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the Cajun seasoning & hot sauce to taste.
- Bread Swap: Try using ciabatta or baguette for a different texture.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg