Garlic Bread Pizza

Garlic Bread Pizza is the perfect fusion of two favorites—cheesy garlic bread and pizza—into one easy, delicious dish. Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home:

🍕 Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe

🕒 Ready in: 20-25 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 2–4

🧄 Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of garlic bread (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
• 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Toppings (choose your favorites):
  • Pepperoni
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Bell peppers
  • Onions
  • Olives
  • Cooked sausage

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Garlic Bread:
   • If using store-bought, cut the loaf in half lengthwise.
   • If making homemade, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt, and spread it over halved bread slices.
3. Toast the Bread (Optional):
   • For a crispier base, bake the garlic bread halves for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
4. Add Sauce:
   • Spread pizza sauce evenly over each garlic bread half.
5. Add Cheese and Toppings:
   • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously.
   • Add your chosen toppings.
   • Sprinkle oregano and chili flakes.
6. Bake:
   • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve:
   • Let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.

🍽️ Tips:

• Use Texas toast for smaller, individual servings.
• For extra flavor, drizzle with garlic butter or basil pesto before serving.
• Add fresh basil or arugula on top after baking for a gourmet touch.

Would you like a homemade garlic bread base recipe too?