Garlic Bread Pizza
A genius mashup of buttery garlic bread and cheesy pizza. With a crispy base, customizable toppings, and just 25 minutes from start to finish, this is the ultimate comfort food that’s faster than delivery.
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Small mixing bowl
- Butter knife or offset spatula
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 loaf large Italian bread (about 16 inches), halved lengthwise
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- optional toppings: pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, basil, cherry tomatoes, olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Mix butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Place bread halves cut-side up on baking sheet. Spread garlic butter evenly to edges.
- Bake 5–7 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over bread halves.
- Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and desired toppings.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Cool 2–3 minutes, then slice into pieces and serve hot.
Notes
Pre-bake the bread to keep it from getting soggy, and don’t overload with sauce. Try variations like white pizza with ricotta, BBQ chicken, or Margherita style. Make it gluten-free with GF bread or dairy-free with vegan cheese. Perfect for weeknights or as shareable party bites.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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