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Easy Garlic Bread Pizza

Enjoy this super quick and easy Garlic Bread Pizza with any of your favorite toppings and none of the hassle of pizza dough! Perfect for a lazy Friday night!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 517 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic pressed, or 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
For the Pizza
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Topping Options
  • 2 ounces pepperoni sliced
  • 1/4 cup Diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F
  2. Combine all ingredients for the garlic butter and mix well. Set aside.
  3. Slice the french bread in half and spread the garlic butter over each side and then bake for 5-8 minutes or until the top is toasty and the edges are golden brown.
  4. Top the garlic bread with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through. Cut each half into 5 pieces and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitutions:
  • How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal-sized portions and then place them in an airtight container and store:
  • How to Freeze: Making this easy French bread pizza recipe into a freezer meal is simple! Follow the steps below and you can store this recipe in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • How to Reheat: Place in an oven preheated to 350 for 6-8 minutes. Or heat in a covered skillet over low heat.
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  • lace in an oven preheated to 350 for 6-8 minutes. Or heat in a covered skillet over low heat.
  • French Bread – Any store-bought french bread will work for this. You can also use sub rolls to make smaller “personal-sized” pizzas which are great for getting the kids involved in the process!
  • Marinara Sauce – Feel free to use any marinara you love, store-bought or homemade.
  • Mozzarella Cheese – I prefer to use shredded mozzarella for this recipe but you could also use an Italian blend cheese.
  • in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
  • in the freezer for up to a month
  • Make this french bread pizza as directed and let it cool completely.
  • One cool, wrap in plastic wrap and place in an air-tight container. Store in the freezer for up to a month.
  • When ready to eat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the frozen pizza on a baking tray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through, crispy on the outside, and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2slices Calories 517kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 1470mg (61%) Potassium 356mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1202IU (24%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 290mg (29%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 517

% Daily Value*

Serving 2slices
Calories 517kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 1470mg 61%
Potassium 356mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1202IU 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 290mg 29%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.