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Veggie and Queso Fresco French Bread Pizza

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 French bread loaves , cut lengthwise into halves
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups sauteed Portabella mushrooms
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved
  • 1 small red onion , peeled and sliced thinly
  • 5 to 6 sweet peppers , seeded, cored and sliced thinly into rings
  • 1/4 cup green onions , chopped
  • 12 ounces queso fresco , crumbled

For the Sauteed Portabella mushrooms

  • 1 pound baby Portabella mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry wine
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • On each french bread half, spoon about 2 tablespoons marinara sauce and spread across. Layer sauteed portabella mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions,sweet peppers and green onions. Top with queso fresco. Arrange prepared rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 F oven for about 5 minutes or until bread is crisp and cheese is slightly melted. Serve hot.

For the Sauteed Portabella Mushrooms

  • Using a damp cloth, wipe mushrooms of any dirt and sliced thinly.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned. Increase heat to high and add wine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until liquid is absorbed.