Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.

Slice the French bread in half so that it's split from end to end and you have two long pieces.

Place the pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the cut sides up.

Put in the hot oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast the bread (this helps prevent sogginess).

Remove from the oven and top both sides with 1/2 cup pizza sauce and 1 cup shredded cheese. Add any additional toppings you like.

Bake for an additional 8-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from the oven, let it rest for 3 minutes, then slice into 2-inch wide pieces and serve hot.