Quick and Easy Garlic Bread Pizza (Print version)
French bread loaded with garlic butter, pizza sauce, and melted cheese, baked until bubbly in just 20 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the garlic butter base
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1 (12-16 oz) loaf soft French bread, split lengthwise
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the toppings
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
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2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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2 oz pepperoni slices (optional)
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Stir together the softened butter, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
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Slice the loaf in half lengthwise and place both pieces cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Trim a thin slice from the rounded bottom if needed so the halves sit flat.
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Spread the garlic butter thickly over the cut sides of the bread. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes, until the edges just begin to turn golden.
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Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each toasted half. Scatter the mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning evenly on top.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees F. Broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is spotty brown. Let rest for 2 minutes, then slice and serve.
# Good to know:
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Serve immediately while the crust is still crisp.
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For extra color, broil during the last 1 to 2 minutes of baking.