Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread (Printable)

Golden pizza bread with garlic butter, melted cheeses, and herbs, perfect warm and savory.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

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

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheeses

08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Optional Toppings

11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - Extra chopped parsley for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat oven to 430°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; mix thoroughly.
03 - Place pizza base onto the prepared baking sheet and evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the surface.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the garlic buttered base.
05 - Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the cheese if desired.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven, cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then slice into 8 wedges. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in thirty minutes flat, which means you can surprise people without the stress.
  • The combination of three cheeses creates this perfectly gooey, flavor-layered finish that feels indulgent but isn't complicated.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about pulling a pan from the oven with the edges bubbling and slightly charred—pure kitchen magic.
02 -
  • If your pizza base is particularly thin or you like things extra crispy, prebake it alone for 5 minutes before adding toppings—this gives you control over the crust texture.
  • Cheese melts unevenly depending on your oven, so rotating the sheet halfway through (if you remember) leads to more consistent golden edges.
03 -
  • Mince your garlic fresh and let it sit in the butter for a few minutes before spreading—this mellows it slightly and lets the flavor distribute more evenly.
  • If you want to experiment, try adding sun-dried tomatoes, sliced olives, or caramelized onions on top before the cheese; these add complexity without complicating your process.

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