Crusty Pepperoni Pizza

Quick pizza bread from Family Circle. So simple, I don't know why I didn't think of this myself!

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  Italian bread
• 1⁄2 cup  jarred  pizza sauce
• 2  cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 24  slices  pepperoni

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice Italian bread lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 4 sections, each about 4" long.
3. Spread each piece of bread with pizza sauce, dividing evenly. Then top with 1/4 cup cheese and 3 slices pepperoni.
4. Bake at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve immediately.