Meatball gravy French bread pizza

Cut the French loaf evenly straight across and use the bottom.

Warm the frozen fully cooked meatballs in the microwave and cut them in half.

Heat a little oil in a pan and sear the meatballs cut side down about three minutes until crispy-edged.

Mix softened butter with a little garlic and spread a light layer on the bread; bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Turn the meatballs, one minute on that side, then take them out.

Add onions to the pan for about three minutes, then sliced cremini mushrooms a couple of minutes, adding oil if dry.

Add gravy; thicken with a tiny bit of cornstarch mixed with water so it does not run off the bread; add more pepper.

Return the meatballs and warm through a couple of minutes.

Build on the toasted bread: a bed of gravy, onions and mushrooms, then meatballs, more gravy, then mozzarella.

Bake until melty and bubbly, six minutes.