Garlic Bread Pizza is a deliciously simple twist on traditional pizza, combining the flavors of garlic bread with your favorite pizza toppings. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a fun appetizer!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Garlic Bread Base:
- 🧄 1 loaf of Italian bread or French bread
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🧄 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌿 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
For the Pizza Toppings:
- 🍅 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 🧀 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🍕 Your favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
- 🌿 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 🌶️ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
📝 Directions:
1. Prepare the Garlic Bread Base:
- 🧄 Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 🧈 Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 🍞 Prepare the Bread: Slice the Italian or French bread in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- 🧄 Toast the Bread: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the garlic butter is melted.
2. Add Pizza Toppings:
- 🍅 Spread Pizza Sauce: Remove the garlic bread from the oven and spread a layer of pizza sauce over the toasted garlic butter.
- 🧀 Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add your favorite pizza toppings on top of the cheese.
- 🌿 Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) over the top.
3. Bake the Pizza:
- 🍕 Finish Baking: Return the loaded garlic bread to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Serve:
- 🍽️ Slice and Enjoy: Let the garlic bread pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing into pieces. Serve warm and enjoy!
🍕 Serve:
Perfect as a quick dinner or a fun snack, this Garlic Bread Pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone!
⏱ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
💡 Notes:
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings and cheeses to suit your taste.
- For extra crispy edges, broil the pizza for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking.