Description
This Garlic Bread Pizza recipe combines the irresistible flavors of garlic bread and classic pizza into one delicious and easy-to-make dish. Using a loaf of French bread as the base, it is layered with a garlic butter spread, savory pizza sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a budget-friendly meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, it’s quick to prepare and bakes in under 30 minutes for a warm, cheesy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Base and Spread
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 8 tbsp Butter, softened to room temperature
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Pizza Toppings
- 14 oz Jar of Pizza Sauce
- 1 lb Italian Sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 2-3 oz Pepperoni Slices
- 4 cups Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Any additional toppings, such as onions, peppers, jalapeno, black olives, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the garlic bread pizza.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic cloves and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined, creating a flavorful spread.
- Slice Bread and Apply Spread: Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture on both cut sides of the bread for a rich and aromatic base.
- Initial Bake: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the bread is slightly brown and crispy, forming a perfect crust for the pizza.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Remove the bread from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the toasted garlic bread. Then layer the cooked Italian sausage under a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Finally, add pepperoni slices and any additional toppings on top of the cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the topped garlic bread pizza to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly, melted, and the toppings are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice into individual servings, and enjoy your homemade garlic bread pizza warm.
Notes
- Buy fresh French bread on sale to make this recipe even more budget-friendly.
- Cook the Italian sausage thoroughly before adding it as a topping to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like vegetables or extra cheese.
- Use a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.
