Homemade Garlic Bread Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 loaf French bread
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2 bulbs garlic
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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Kosher salt to taste
→ Toppings
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1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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1/2 cup pepperoni slices
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1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
→ Garnish
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Crushed red pepper flakes
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Fresh basil leaves
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice tops off garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast 45-60 minutes until caramelized. Cool and squeeze out cloves.
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Raise oven temperature to 400°F. Mash roasted garlic cloves into softened butter. Season with salt.
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Slice bread loaf lengthwise into 8 pieces. Arrange on baking sheet and spread with garlic butter mixture. Bake 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
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Remove bread from oven and top with sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and bell peppers.
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Return to oven and bake 12-15 minutes more until toppings are hot and cheese is melted.
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Finish with grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil. Slice and serve.
# Notes:
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Customizable with your preferred toppings
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Roasted garlic adds rich depth of flavor
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Can be prepared ahead through garlic butter step