Garlic Bread Pizza
Get ready to elevate your pizza game with this scrumptious garlic bread pizza that’s not just easy on the wallet but also bursting with flavor! With a crispy garlic-infused crust, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this delightful dish is sure to outshine your favorite pizzeria. Perfect for a cozy night in or a fun gathering, this homemade twist is bound to become a family favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 5 to 7 minced cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of parsley (5 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 2 softened sticks of butter
- copious amount of mozzarella
- 1/4 cup of shredded parm (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 baguette or large loaf of bread
- 1/4 cup of olive oil (60 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 teaspoon of salt (5 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes (5 ml)
- thinly sliced ronis
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
620
Protein
17g
Carbs
40g
Fat
44g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Set your oven to 400°F.
- 2
In a big bowl, combine 2 softened sticks of butter, 1 teaspoon of parsley, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of shredded parm, 5 to 7 minced cloves of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
- 3
Take a baguette or large loaf of bread and cut it in half lengthwise.
- 4
Line a pan with parchment paper and spread half of the mixture on one side of the bread and the other half on the other side.
- 5
Put the bread in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- 6
While it's baking, shred mozzarella and thinly slice the ronis.
- 7
After 14 minutes, take the bread out and turn the broiler on high.
- 8
Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each side, cover with mozzarella, and add the ronis.
- 9
Place it 6 inches away from the broiler and watch closely, it may only take about 30 seconds to finish.
- 10
Once the cheese is melted and slightly browned, remove from the oven.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook the garlic-butter spread at 400°F for 12-14 minutes before adding cheese to eliminate raw garlic harshness; allicin (the pungent compound) denatures at 356°F, but this extended time allows sulfur compounds to caramelize into sweeter, more complex flavors.timing12-14 minutes at 400°F
- ✓Emulsify your garlic butter by whisking the softened butter (68-72°F) with olive oil at a 1:1 ratio before adding minced garlic, creating a stable emulsion that distributes fat-soluble garlic flavors evenly and prevents oil separation during baking.technique1:1 butter-to-oil ratio, butter at 68-72°F
- ✓Mince garlic cloves to 2-3mm pieces and let sit for 10 minutes before mixing into butter; this allows enzymatic conversion of odorless alliin into pungent allicin, maximizing flavor development without requiring high heat.ingredient2-3mm mince, 10-minute rest
- ✓Add parmesan to the butter mixture (not the final cheese layer) because its lower melting point (185°F) and smaller particle size allow it to dissolve into the fat base, creating a homogeneous garlic-flavored coating that adheres better than large mozzarella curds.technique185°F melting point
- ✓Broil for 2-3 minutes maximum after adding mozzarella because lactose in mozzarella caramelizes at 320°F, browning the cheese surface while the interior stays creamy; longer broiling causes fat separation and scorching.timing2-3 minutes broil time, 320°F caramelization point
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Garlic Bread Pizza
Get ready to elevate your pizza game with this scrumptious garlic bread pizza that’s not just easy on the wallet but also bursting with flavor! With a crispy garlic-infused crust, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, this delightful dish is sure to outshine your favorite pizzeria. Perfect for a cozy night in or a fun gathering, this homemade twist is bound to become a family favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 5 to 7 minced cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of parsley (5 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 2 softened sticks of butter
- copious amount of mozzarella
- 1/4 cup of shredded parm (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 baguette or large loaf of bread
- 1/4 cup of olive oil (60 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 teaspoon of salt (5 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes (5 ml)
- thinly sliced ronis
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
620
Protein
17g
Carbs
40g
Fat
44g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Set your oven to 400°F.
- 2
In a big bowl, combine 2 softened sticks of butter, 1 teaspoon of parsley, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of shredded parm, 5 to 7 minced cloves of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
- 3
Take a baguette or large loaf of bread and cut it in half lengthwise.
- 4
Line a pan with parchment paper and spread half of the mixture on one side of the bread and the other half on the other side.
- 5
Put the bread in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- 6
While it's baking, shred mozzarella and thinly slice the ronis.
- 7
After 14 minutes, take the bread out and turn the broiler on high.
- 8
Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each side, cover with mozzarella, and add the ronis.
- 9
Place it 6 inches away from the broiler and watch closely, it may only take about 30 seconds to finish.
- 10
Once the cheese is melted and slightly browned, remove from the oven.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook the garlic-butter spread at 400°F for 12-14 minutes before adding cheese to eliminate raw garlic harshness; allicin (the pungent compound) denatures at 356°F, but this extended time allows sulfur compounds to caramelize into sweeter, more complex flavors.timing12-14 minutes at 400°F
- ✓Emulsify your garlic butter by whisking the softened butter (68-72°F) with olive oil at a 1:1 ratio before adding minced garlic, creating a stable emulsion that distributes fat-soluble garlic flavors evenly and prevents oil separation during baking.technique1:1 butter-to-oil ratio, butter at 68-72°F
- ✓Mince garlic cloves to 2-3mm pieces and let sit for 10 minutes before mixing into butter; this allows enzymatic conversion of odorless alliin into pungent allicin, maximizing flavor development without requiring high heat.ingredient2-3mm mince, 10-minute rest
- ✓Add parmesan to the butter mixture (not the final cheese layer) because its lower melting point (185°F) and smaller particle size allow it to dissolve into the fat base, creating a homogeneous garlic-flavored coating that adheres better than large mozzarella curds.technique185°F melting point
- ✓Broil for 2-3 minutes maximum after adding mozzarella because lactose in mozzarella caramelizes at 320°F, browning the cheese surface while the interior stays creamy; longer broiling causes fat separation and scorching.timing2-3 minutes broil time, 320°F caramelization point