Garlic Bread Pizza is an easy, budget-friendly meal that blends the comforting flavors of garlic bread with classic pizza toppings. Quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or game day, this recipe is great for involving kids and using whatever ingredients you have on hand.
Easy to make, even easier to enjoy. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, you can have a crowd-pleasing dish ready in under 30 minutes.
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
Affordable Ingredients: This recipe uses simple, inexpensive items you can find at any grocery store: French bread, butter, garlic, Parmesan, pizza sauce, cheese and your favorite toppings. For this version I used:
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter, softened
- 6–7 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 14 oz jar of pizza sauce
- Italian sausage, pepperoni, diced onions, bell peppers, sliced jalapeños and shredded mozzarella
- Use leftovers or pantry items to keep the cost low and the recipe flexible.
Kids in the Kitchen: This is a great recipe to cook with children. They can help mix the garlic butter, spread sauce and add toppings. It’s a hands-on activity that teaches measuring, following steps and encourages creativity.
Game Day Favorite: Garlic bread pizza is easy to slice and share, making it ideal for gatherings. Customize toppings to please meat lovers or vegetarians, and serve with a simple salad or chips.
How To Make It
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic and grated Parmesan until smooth. Spread the garlic butter evenly over each bread half. Place the halves on a baking sheet and bake 5–7 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the bread is crisp. Lining the pan with foil makes cleanup easier.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and spread a layer of pizza sauce over each half. Add your toppings: cooked Italian sausage can go under the cheese for even heating, then top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni and veggies such as onions, green peppers and jalapeños. Arrange toppings evenly so each slice gets a good mix.
Return the assembled bread to the oven and bake about 15 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and toppings are heated through. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice into serving pieces and serve hot.
Garlic bread pizza is a simple, delicious meal that brings people together. It’s customizable, wallet-friendly and fun to make with kids. Add it to your regular dinner rotation or serve it at your next gathering — it’s likely to become a family favorite.
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Garlic Bread Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 8 tbsp Butter, softened to room temperature
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 14 oz Jar of Pizza Sauce
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 2-3 oz Pepperoni Slices
- 4 Cups Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Any additional toppings, such as onions, peppers, jalapeno, black olives, etc.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Combine softened butter with minced garlic and Parmesan in a bowl.
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Slice the French bread lengthwise and spread the garlic butter on both halves.
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Bake 5–7 minutes until the bread is lightly browned and crisp.
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Spread pizza sauce over the toasted bread and add toppings.
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If using sausage, cook it first and place it under the cheese; add remaining toppings on top.
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Bake about 15 minutes more, until cheese is bubbly and everything is heated through. Slice and serve.
Notes
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♬ Nice and Easy – Louis Adrien
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