Description
This Hot Honey Garlic Bread Pizza is a quick and flavorful twist on classic garlic bread. Featuring a crusty bread base topped with a garlicky olive oil mix, melted mozzarella cheese, a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey, chili flakes for heat, and fresh parsley, it bakes to golden bubbly perfection in just 15 minutes. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, this recipe delivers a delicious balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 large crusty bread loaf (such as baguette or ciabatta)
Toppings
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the crusty bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two flat surfaces for your pizza base.
- Garlic Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the minced fresh garlic with the extra virgin olive oil. Brush this flavorful mixture generously over the cut sides of each bread half, ensuring even coverage.
- Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the garlic oil-brushed bread halves, covering the surface thoroughly for maximum cheesiness.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Gently drizzle the hot honey across the cheese layer, adding a perfect balance of sweetness and heat.
- Season: Sprinkle chili flakes over the honey-drizzled cheese according to your preferred spice level, then finish with a scattering of freshly chopped parsley for freshness and color.
- Bake: Place the prepared bread halves on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, melted fully, and lightly golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice the bread pizza into desired portions, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your preferred spice tolerance.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; pre-minced garlic can alter the taste.
- Hot honey can be found in specialty stores or made by infusing honey with chili flakes at home.
- For a crispier crust, broil the bread for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add other toppings like sliced jalapeños or different cheeses.
