Description
This Hot Honey Garlic Bread Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional garlic bread, topped with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a spicy kick from red pepper flakes, finished with a sweet drizzle of hot honey. Perfect as a quick appetizer or a comforting snack, this recipe combines simple ingredients for bold, irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
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Garlic Bread Base
- 1 large garlic bread loaf (store-bought or homemade)
Cheese Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
Garlic Oil Mixture
- 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
Additional Toppings
- ¼ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough to toast and melt the cheese evenly.
- Partially toast the garlic bread: If using frozen garlic bread, bake it for about 5-7 minutes according to package instructions until it is slightly toasted but not fully cooked. Remove it from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic oil mixture: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
- Apply the garlic oil: Spread the prepared garlic oil mixture evenly over the top surface of the garlic bread loaf to infuse it with savory and spicy flavors.
- Add the ricotta cheese: Crumble the ricotta cheese over the garlic bread evenly, creating a creamy base layer for the other cheeses.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese: Generously distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta layer to ensure a melty, cheesy topping.
- Bake the assembled bread pizza: Return the garlic bread pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the mozzarella is bubbly and turns golden brown.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Remove the bread pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey generously over the top, allowing the sweet heat to complement the savory layers.
- Garnish and serve: Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice into pieces. Optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- You can use store-bought hot honey or make your own by infusing honey with chili peppers.
- Using fresh garlic enhances the flavor more than garlic powder.
- For a crispier crust, you can toast the garlic bread in a toaster oven before adding toppings.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, as the bread will soften upon standing.
