French Fry Pizza Bake with Mozzarella and Pepperoni

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A fun twist on pizza featuring layers of crispy fries topped with melted mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and classic pizza sauce baked to bubbly perfection. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs frozen French fries, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

20 oz frozen French fries
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
30 pepperoni slices
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread 20 oz frozen French fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until fries are golden and crispy.
Step 2: Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Transfer baked fries to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly spoon 1 cup pizza sauce over the fries, spreading gently.
Step 3: Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced fries, then layer 30 pepperoni slices evenly on top.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the pepperoni.
Step 5: Bake uncovered for 15 minutes at 400°F until cheese melts and bubbles. Remove from oven and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil before serving warm.