Description
Mouthwatering garlic bread pizza delivers classic Italian comfort with crispy homemade goodness. Melted cheese, herb-infused crust, and simple ingredients make this quick meal a perfect choice for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box garlic bread Texas toast (8 slices)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni or other pizza toppings
Sauce:
- 1 jar pizza sauce
Optional Garnish:
(none specified)
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 375F (190C), creating an optimal environment for crispy garlic bread pizza.
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce across each garlic bread slice, covering the surface completely without oversaturating.
- Distribute preferred toppings like pepperoni, vegetables, or meat evenly across the sauced bread, ensuring balanced flavor in each bite.
- Generously cover the toppings with shredded mozzarella cheese, allowing for complete melting and golden-brown edges.
- Transfer the prepared garlic bread pizzas into the preheated oven and bake for 5-6 minutes until cheese becomes fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Notes
- Customize toppings based on dietary preferences, like using turkey pepperoni for a leaner option or vegetarian alternatives like bell peppers and mushrooms.
- Experiment with different cheese blends such as adding parmesan or switching to dairy-free cheese for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Use whole grain garlic bread for added nutrition and a healthier twist on the classic recipe.
- Quick tip for crispy texture: broil for an extra 1-2 minutes after melting cheese to achieve a golden, crunchy surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg