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Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe: A Must-Try Fusion Dish

Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe
Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe

Hey, pizza lovers! If you love garlic bread and pizza, why not mix them into a delicious dish? This garlic bread pizza recipe is ideal for a cozy family night or a casual get-together with friends. It will surely hit the spot because of its crispy garlic bread base and all your favorite pizza toppings. And if you’re craving more pizza goodness, check out our delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Recipe.

How to Make Pizza Express Garlic Bread

Start with a new French bread loaf. Spread on it a buttery garlic mix, and bake until it becomes golden. Then add marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Bake again until it is bubbly and crisp. It is an easy and tasty way to enjoy both garlic bread and pizza!

AuthorMeet P.Category, DifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

Base
 1 French bread loaf (450 g)
Garlic Butter
 ½ cup Unsalted butter (melted)
 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
Toppings
 1 cup Marinara sauce
 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
 ½ cup Pepperoni slices
 ¼ cup Red bell pepper (chopped)
 ¼ cup Black olives (sliced)
Garnish
 2 tbsp Fresh basil (chopped)
 Salt and pepper to taste

Preparing the Garlic Bread Base
1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Making the Garlic Butter
2

In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Brush this mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.

Adding the Sauce and Toppings
3

Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the garlic buttered bread. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

4

Add your toppings: pepperoni slices, chopped red bell pepper, and sliced black olives. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Baking the Pizza
5

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is crispy around the edges.

Finishing Touches
6

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving the Pizza
7

Slice and serve your garlic bread pizza hot. Enjoy the perfect combination of garlic bread and pizza in every bite!

Ingredients

Base
 1 French bread loaf (450 g)
Garlic Butter
 ½ cup Unsalted butter (melted)
 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
Toppings
 1 cup Marinara sauce
 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
 ½ cup Pepperoni slices
 ¼ cup Red bell pepper (chopped)
 ¼ cup Black olives (sliced)
Garnish
 2 tbsp Fresh basil (chopped)
 Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preparing the Garlic Bread Base
1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Making the Garlic Butter
2

In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Brush this mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.

Adding the Sauce and Toppings
3

Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the garlic buttered bread. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

4

Add your toppings: pepperoni slices, chopped red bell pepper, and sliced black olives. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Baking the Pizza
5

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is crispy around the edges.

Finishing Touches
6

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving the Pizza
7

Slice and serve your garlic bread pizza hot. Enjoy the perfect combination of garlic bread and pizza in every bite!

Notes

Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe

Conclusion

This garlic bread pizza is really so delicious. It provides a combination between the crunchiness and garlic taste of the bread and the mouthwatering topping that pizza on its own provides. This is sure to be a family favorite for generations to come. Make it tonight and enjoy the best of both!