๐Ÿ•โœจ Garlic Bread Pizza โœจ๐Ÿ•

Garlic Bread Pizza is a deliciously simple twist on traditional pizza, combining the flavors of garlic bread with your favorite pizza toppings. Itโ€™s perfect for a quick dinner or a fun appetizer!

๐Ÿ“‹ Ingredients:

For the Garlic Bread Base:

  • ๐Ÿง„ 1 loaf of Italian bread or French bread
  • ๐Ÿงˆ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ๐Ÿง„ 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ๐ŸŒฟ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • ๐Ÿง‚ 1/2 tsp salt

For the Pizza Toppings:

  • ๐Ÿ… 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • ๐Ÿง€ 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ๐Ÿ• Your favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
  • ๐ŸŒฟ 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)

๐Ÿ“ Directions:

1. Prepare the Garlic Bread Base:

  • ๐Ÿง„ Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  • ๐Ÿงˆ Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • ๐Ÿž 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.
  • ๐Ÿง„ 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:

  • ๐Ÿ… Spread Pizza Sauce: Remove the garlic bread from the oven and spread a layer of pizza sauce over the toasted garlic butter.
  • ๐Ÿง€ Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add your favorite pizza toppings on top of the cheese.
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) over the top.

3. Bake the Pizza:

  • ๐Ÿ• 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:

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Slice and Enjoy: Let the garlic bread pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing into pieces. Serve warm and enjoy!

๐Ÿ• Serve:

Perfect as a quick dinner or a fun snack, this Garlic Bread Pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone!

โฑ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
โฑ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
๐Ÿฝ Servings: 4 servings

๐Ÿ’ก 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.