Oven-Baked Sausage and Pepperoni Garlic Bread Fries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

A savory twist on classic fries topped with sausage, pepperoni, and garlic butter on crispy bread slices. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, turns French bread loaf, Italian sausage, Pepperoni slices into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, cut into 1-inch thick slices French bread loaf
• 8 oz, casing removed and crumbled Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup, chopped Pepperoni slices
• 4 tbsp, melted Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic cloves
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1 medium French bread loaf cut into 1-inch thick slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil.
2. Step 2: Bake the bread slices for 8 minutes until edges start to crisp but not brown.
3. Step 3: While bread bakes, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook 8 oz crumbled Italian sausage for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni to the skillet with sausage and cook for 2 more minutes until pepperoni is slightly crisp.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves.
6. Step 6: Remove bread from oven, brush each slice generously with the garlic butter mixture, then evenly distribute the sausage and pepperoni mixture on top.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the bread slices.
8. Step 8: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.