French Bread Pizzas

Ingredients

FOR THE PIZZAS:

• 6 

  whole deli rolls or French bread, sliced

• Jarred marinara or pizza sauce

• Jarred or refrigerated pesto

• 2 lb. 

  shredded mozzarella cheese

• Grated parmesan cheese, to taste

• 2 tbsp. 

  butter

• 1 

  onion, sliced

• 1/2 lb. 

  sausage (breakfast or italian)

FOR THE TOPPINGS:

• Pepperoni slices

• Canadian bacon slices

• Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned

• Roma tomatoes, sliced

• Sliced black olives

• Goat cheese

• Sliced bell peppers

• Pepperoncini

• Jalapeño slices

• Sliced red onion

Description

1. Preheat the oven to 375°.
2. For the pizza: Slice rolls in half and lay them, cut side up, on a large baking sheet.
3. Top each half with a generous portion of either marinara or pesto. Next, top with a generous amount of grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese, if you'd like.
4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 
5. Add the sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. 
6. Top the bread with the onions and sausage. Sprinkle on your choice of optional toppings.
7. Once all assembled, put the pan in the oven on the lowest rack for 8 to 10 minutes. Crank up the heat to 425° and put it on the highest rack until the cheese starts to bubble a bit and turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. 
8. Remove and serve immediately! You can cut the pizzas in half right across the middle so there are mini French bread pizzas for everyone.