Garlic Bread Pizza

Several garlic pan pizzas on a sheet pan.

Garlic bread and pizza join forces to create this easy, 30 minute meal that's perfect for movie night or a fun party appetizer. French bread is slathered in garlic butter and your favorite pizza toppings then baked until golden brown and bubbly in the oven.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
4 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
4 ounces (113 g) pizza sauce
4 ounces (113 g) fresh grated mozzarella cheese
2 ounces (56 g) fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 ounces (56 g) pepperoni slices

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉. Make sure oven rack is set to the center of the oven.
Using a serrated knife, slice French bread in half, then slice each piece in half lengthwise to create four pieces. Arrange cut side up on a parchment lined baking sheet.
In a bowl, add softened butter, garlic, salt, and parsley. Mix to create a paste. Spread over the cut sides of the bread.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven.
Spread sauce over bread and top with mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and pepperoni. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly on top.

Notes

Use fresh bread: Fresh bakery bread is best within 1-2 days of purchasing and doesn't keep nearly as long as processed, sliced bread. I recommend purchasing bread the day you plan to make your pizzas for best results.
Variations: Add your favorite pizza toppings like onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, cooked and crumbled sausage, cooked bacon, or banana peppers.
Storage: Leftovers will keep for 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months. Assembled pizza can be baked from frozen by adding an extra 2-3 minutes to the final baking time.

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