Easy Garlic Bread Pizza (5 Ingredients!)
This easy Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe is the perfect family-friendly appetizer, snack, or main course. It comes together with just five ingredients in about 20 minutes and has all the flavor of your favorite pizza!
What Is Garlic Bread Pizza?
Besides delicious? Garlic bread pizza is simply garlic bread that is topped with pizza toppings and baked to golden, cheesy perfection.
If you’ve never had it, you seriously need it in your life. After all, are there better foods than garlic bread and pizza? They’re incredible on their own but truly mind blowing when combined.
Plus, this recipe is super easy to make and fun to serve. Our kids love getting to add their own toppings. It works great as a game day snack, party appetizer, or fun meal. Who needs takeout, anyway?
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this cheesy garlic bread pizza recipe. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete details!
- Butter – We recommend using unsalted butter to avoid an overly salty taste. Make sure to let it sit out and soften before you begin.
- Italian Seasoning – We always have homemade Italian seasoning on hand, but a store-bought blend will also work.
- Bread – Make sure to choose a thick, crusty bread such as French bread or Italian bread. Otherwise, it won’t hold up to the weight of the toppings!
- Pizza Sauce – Save time, and use your favorite store-bought pizza or marinara sauce.
- Mozzarella Cheese – For the best taste and texture, buy a block of mozzarella and grate it yourself.
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How to Make This Baked Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe
Before you begin, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and set it aside.
- Create herbed butter. Mix the softened butter and Italian seasoning in a small bowl until well combined. (If you can find garlic butter at your local grocery store, feel free to skip this step, and use that instead.)
- Bake. Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Then, spread the butter evenly on both halves. Bake just until the bread is toasted and the edges are lightly browned for a crispy crust. Don’t skip this step! It helps prevent your “pizza” from becoming soggy.
- Top. Spread the pizza sauce evenly on top. Then, add the mozzarella and any of your desired toppings. Bake again just until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through.
- Enjoy! Cut each bread half into equal-sized pieces, and serve warm.
Topping Options
Feel free to mix and match all your favorite pizza toppings. We always add sliced pepperoni, sliced red onion, sliced bell pepper, and sliced black olives.
However, other tasty options include:
- Shredded Chicken
- Cooked Sausage
- Barbecue Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
- Mushrooms
- Sliced Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Pineapple
- Fresh Basil
Common Questions
Sure! Butter the bread as usual, and air fry around 350 degrees until toasted. Then, add the toppings, and air fry again to melt the cheese. Work in batches as needed.
Yes, feel free to use frozen, ready-to-bake, Texas toast or garlic toast. Just make sure to thaw it in the fridge first. Then, add your favorite toppings, and reheat, being careful not to burn.
Stored in an airtight container, leftover garlic bread pizza will stay fresh in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, warm leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, in the microwave for 15-30 seconds, or heat in a covered skillet over low heat until warm.
We don’t recommend it! The bread is likely to become too soggy once thawed.
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Easy Garlic Bread Pizza (5 Ingredients!) Recipe
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (see notes)
- 1 loaf (16 ounces) French or Italian bread
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Toppings
- 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and Italian seasoning until combined. Set aside.1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Slice the french bread in half lengthwise and spread the seasoned butter on the top of each half. Bake for 6-7 minutes or until the top is toasty and the edges are golden brown.1 loaf (16 ounces) French or Italian bread
- Top the garlic bread with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and if desired, toppings.1 cup pizza sauce, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 ounces sliced pepperoni, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, 1/4 cup sliced bell pepper, 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through. Cut each half into 4-5 pieces and serve immediately.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
