Ghost French Bread Pizza

👻Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe

Ghost pizza is up 850% on Pinterest this Halloween — and the French bread version is the crowd-feeder of the family. One loaf becomes 12+ slices of garlic-buttery, ghost-topped party food with 10 minutes of hands-on work. No dough, no rolling, no stress: just slice, top, bake, and watch the whole platter disappear.

🧺Ingredients for Ghost French Bread Pizza

• 1 large loaf French bread (about 16 inches), halved lengthwise
• ¾ cup pizza sauce
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• 24 black olive slices (for ghost eyes)
• 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

👩‍🍳How to Make Ghost French Bread Pizza Step by Step

1. Heat the oven. Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment or foil.
2. Garlic butter base. Stir the melted butter with garlic powder and brush generously over the cut sides of both bread halves — this is the flavor (and anti-soggy) secret.
3. Load it up. Spread pizza sauce edge to edge on each half. Layer with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and bell pepper.
4. Ghost parade. Cut ghost shapes from the fresh mozzarella and arrange a row marching down the center of each half.
5. Eyes on. Press 2 olive slices onto each ghost. Sprinkle everything with Italian seasoning.
6. Bake and slice. Bake 10–12 minutes until bubbly and deep golden at the edges. Rest 3 minutes, slice into 2-inch pieces, and serve hot.

🎃Halloween Party Serving Ideas

Serve the slices standing upright in a row on a long wooden board — the ghost parade looks incredible. It anchors any Halloween spread next to our Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board and Mummy Jalapeño Poppers. Cut smaller 1-inch bites for a cocktail-style party.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does ghost French bread pizza serve?

One 16-inch loaf cut into 2-inch slices serves 6 as a hearty appetizer or 4 as a main. For a big Halloween party, make two loaves — they bake side by side on one sheet pan.

Can I make French bread pizza ahead for a Halloween party?

Assemble the loaves (without baking) up to 6 hours ahead, wrap tightly, and refrigerate. Bake from cold, adding 2–3 minutes. Slice just before serving so the ghosts look their best.

What bread is best for French bread pizza?

A soft, wide French or Italian loaf — not a crusty baguette, which gets too hard. The soft crumb soaks up the garlic butter and stays tender under the cheese.

How do I keep French bread pizza from getting soggy in the middle?

The garlic-butter brush creates a moisture barrier, and baking at 425°F drives off steam fast. Don't overdo the sauce — ¾ cup per loaf is plenty — and serve within 10 minutes of baking.