Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread
This crispy, buttery pizza bread is loaded with garlic, mozzarella, and parmesan—baked to perfection in minutes and perfect for dipping in warm red sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Broil & Bake
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 round fresh pizza dough (450g), store-bought
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
½ teaspoon sea salt flakes (e.g., Maldon)
1 cup fresh mozzarella, grated
4 tablespoons Parmesan or Pecorino, finely grated
1 cup red sauce, for dipping
Instructions
Remove pizza dough from fridge and rest at room temperature for 1 hour under a damp towel.
Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or baking steel for 1 hour. Place a baking tray on the lower rack to catch cheese drips.
Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, and sea salt in a small bowl.
Switch oven to broil mode.
Stretch dough into a 12-inch round on a floured or semolina-dusted pizza peel.
Brush garlic butter over the dough, including edges.
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, leaving a ½-inch crust border.
Slide onto hot stone/steel and broil for 90 seconds. Rotate and broil another 30 seconds.
Switch oven back to 500°F convection bake. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until crust is golden.
Remove from oven, brush crust with remaining garlic butter, sprinkle extra Parmesan and parsley.
Slice and serve warm with red sauce for dipping
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Drizzle truffle oil before serving for a gourmet touch.
Top with crispy bacon for a heartier version.
Use smoked mozzarella or provolone for a deeper flavor.
Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the garlic butter for an herby twist.
Reheat leftovers at 375°F for 8–10 minutes for best texture—avoid microwaving.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cheesy-garlic-pizza-bread/
