Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread (Printable)

Golden, crispy pizza bread with garlic butter, melted cheeses, and fresh herbs, ideal for a savory snack.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 large store-bought or homemade 12-inch pizza base

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheeses

08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 3.5 oz)
09 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 1.75 oz)
10 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 0.9 oz)

→ Optional Toppings

11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - Extra chopped parsley, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 430°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing until smooth.
03 - Place the pizza base on the prepared baking sheet and evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the entire surface.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheeses evenly over the garlic butter layer.
05 - If desired, scatter crushed red pepper flakes over the cheeses for a spicy touch.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges are golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing into 8 wedges. Garnish with extra parsley if preferred and serve warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's embarrassingly simple but tastes like you've been in the kitchen for hours.
  • The ratio of garlic butter to cheese creates this perfect balance where nothing overpowers the other.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, and honestly tastes better.
02 -
  • The difference between bubbly cheese and burnt cheese is about 60 seconds—stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on it, especially near the end of baking.
  • If your pizza base is particularly thick or doughy, prebake it for 5 minutes before adding toppings so the bottom crisps up and doesn't come out chewy.
03 -
  • If your pizza base is straight from the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before topping so the garlic butter spreads evenly and the base cooks uniformly.
  • Grating your own Parmesan from a wedge instead of using pre-grated makes a noticeable difference in flavor and prevents the powdery, anti-caking agents from interfering with the texture.

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