Easy Garlic Bread Pizza
Imagine breaking apart a slice of Easy Garlic Bread Pizza. With the cheese stretching between each piece. The scent of roasted garlic. Wafting through the room. And the satisfying crunch of the crust resonating in a kitchen. This recipe proceeds further incorporating the pleasing essence of bread. With the universal appeal of pizza. Finding simple yet profound delight in every mouthful. It showcases how a few basic ingredients. Infused with care and imagination can metamorphose into something that not only nourishes the body. But also uplifts the spirit. Ideal for sharing around a table filled with loved ones. It heightens a feast into an extravaganza of tastes. And togetherness.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ c unsalted butter softened
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 c marinara sauce
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- ½ c pepperoni
- ½ c sweet peppers sliced
- Crushed red pepper flakes for topping
- Parmesan cheese for topping
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Roasting Garlic: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the tops of the heads. Drizzle them with olive oil. Wrap them in foil and roast for 45 to 60 minutes. Until they turn golden. Let them cool slightly.
- Adjust the oven to 400°F.
- Preparing Garlic Butter: Squeeze out the garlic into butter. Add a pinch of salt. And blend them together.
- Getting Bread Ready: Slice French bread lengthwise. Place it on a baking sheet. And spread the butter on the cut sides.
- Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until it turns golden.
- Adding Toppings: Spread marinara sauce over the bread. Then layer on mozzarella slices, pepperoni slices, and sweet peppers.
- Put it back in the oven. Bake for another 12 to 15 minutes. Until the cheese melts. And the bread becomes crispy.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil on top. Slice it up. Savor!
Notes
To make our favorite Easy Garlic Bread Pizza gluten-free. All you have to do is switch the bread with your preferred gluten-free bread. There are plenty of gluten-free bread options available in stores. That provides a similar taste and texture. Allowing everyone to savor this comforting meal without any compromises. Don't forget to check the ingredients in your marinara sauce, pepperoni, and other toppings. To ensure they are also gluten-free. By doing this. You're not just preparing a dish. You're creating an inclusive. And truly delightful dining experience. That everyone can come together and appreciate.