Description
This Hot Honey Garlic Bread Pizza is a delightful twist on classic garlic bread, topped with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a spicy-sweet drizzle of hot honey. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, it’s quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection with a flavorful garlic and herb oil base.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Bread Base
- 1 large garlic bread loaf (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
Toppings
- ¼ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the garlic bread pizza.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: If using frozen garlic bread, bake it according to the package instructions until slightly toasted but not fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Make Garlic Herb Oil: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the garlic bread loaf.
- Add Ricotta Cheese: Crumble the ricotta cheese evenly over the garlic bread, spreading it out to form a creamy layer.
- Top with Mozzarella: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the ricotta layer to create a cheesy topping.
- Bake the Pizza: Return the garlic bread pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Once out of the oven, drizzle hot honey generously over the top, making sure each slice gets a delicious sweet and spicy flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow to cool for a minute, then slice into pieces. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free garlic bread loaf.
- Homemade hot honey can be made by infusing honey with chili flakes or hot sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
