Five-minute baguette pizza is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver: a crispy baguette boat stuffed with melty cheese, sausage and fresh tomato, ready before you can say delivery. It’s the easiest way to satisfy a pizza craving on a busy evening. If you love shortcut pizzas, try our One-Pan Skillet Pizza with Tortilla Crust too.
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette (about 300 g / 10.5 oz)
- 150 g (5.3 oz) shredded hard cheese
- 100 g (3.5 oz) sausage or hot dogs, sliced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 100 g (3.5 oz) fresh mozzarella, torn
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice the top off the baguette and hollow out the crumb slightly to make a boat for the filling.
- Spread ketchup inside, then layer the shredded cheese, sausage slices, tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle with Italian herbs.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C (350 F) for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
Tips
- Hollow out the baguette gently so you don’t tear the crust — a sturdy boat keeps the filling inside. A quick kitchen guide can help you master the technique.
- Customize the filling with whatever you have on hand — pepperoni, mushrooms or sweet peppers all work great. For another tortilla-based option, see our Tortilla Pizza with Tuna and Eggs.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is bubbly — this baguette pizza is best fresh from the oven.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 126 kcal, protein 16 g, fat 5 g, carbs 3 g.