Pizza Boats

Fun, cheesy, and endlessly customizable — these pizza boats turn simple bread into a handheld pizza treat, perfect for quick dinners, snacks, or party appetizers.

Origin Pizza Boats

Inspired by classic pizza flavors but made even easier, pizza boats are a popular American snack that uses bread (like hoagie rolls or baguettes) as the base for melty, delicious pizza toppings.

What I Love About This Recipe

They’re fast, family-friendly, and you can personalize them with whatever toppings you love — plus they make a great way to use up leftover bread and fridge ingredients.

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Pizza Boats

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

12

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

• 4 hoagie rolls or small baguettes, halved lengthwise

• ¾ cup pizza sauce

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup pepperoni slices or cooked sausage (optional)

• ½ cup bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives (optional)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Dried oregano or Italian seasoning, to taste

• Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Brush cut sides of bread lightly with olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
• Spread pizza sauce evenly over each bread half.
• Top with mozzarella cheese and desired toppings.
• Sprinkle with oregano or Italian seasoning.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Garnish with fresh basil if using. Serve warm.

Notes

• Use French bread or ciabatta for a sturdier base.
• Try adding cooked chicken, bacon, or different cheeses for variety.
• Great for kids to customize their own pizza boats!