Description
Hot Honey Garlic Bread Pizza is a quick and delicious twist on traditional pizza combining crispy garlic buttered bread, melty mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and a sweet-hot drizzle of honey. This easy-to-make baked dish is perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter Mixture
- 1 large loaf of Italian or French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup pepperoni slices or other toppings (optional)
Finishing Touches
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bread halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet to get ready for the toppings.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush this flavorful garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread, ensuring each slice gets a good coating.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the buttered bread halves for 5–6 minutes or until the edges begin to turn a golden brown, creating a nice crispy texture and toasting the garlic flavor slightly.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Remove the bread from the oven and spread pizza sauce over each half evenly. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, and add pepperoni or your preferred toppings.
- Bake with Toppings: Return the prepared bread pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned on top.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Take the bread pizzas out of the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey over the top, adding a delightful sweet-spicy contrast. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Serve: Slice the hot honey garlic bread pizza and serve immediately while warm and fresh for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For homemade hot honey, warm ¼ cup honey with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, let it steep, then strain before drizzling.
- Use naan or flatbread instead of Italian bread for a smaller, individual-sized version of this pizza.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the sweetness and spiciness level to your preference.
- Optional toppings such as vegetables or other meats can be added to customize your pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
