Description
These Garlic Butter French Bread Pizza Bites combine crispy demi baguettes with a rich garlic butter spread, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect as a quick appetizer or snack, they offer a delightful blend of savory flavors with an easy baking process.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 loaves La Brea Take and Bake Demi Baguettes (1 package)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- toppings such as mini pepperonis (quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 385°F to prepare for baking the bread and pizza bites.
- Bake Baguettes: Place the La Brea Demi Baguettes directly on the oven’s center rack and bake for 9-10 minutes until they are nearly done and browned, achieving a slightly crispy crust.
- Slice Bread: Remove the baguettes from the oven and slice each lengthwise with a bread knife. Place the 8 cut pieces on a large baking sheet and set aside for topping.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine minced garlic, salted butter, and extra-virgin olive oil.
- Melt Mixture: Microwave the garlic butter mixture for about one minute until fully melted, then stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Herbs and Cheese: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese into the melted garlic butter mixture.
- Brush Bread: Generously brush each cut side of the bread pieces with the prepared garlic butter mixture to infuse flavor.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Cover each bread piece with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, then add your favorite toppings such as mini pepperonis, and sprinkle a bit more mozzarella on top for extra cheesiness.
- Bake Pizza Bites: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted and is bubbly and golden.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the oven, cut the baguette halves into bite-sized slices suitable for serving.
- Serve with Dips: Offer ranch or marinara sauce alongside for dipping, enhancing the flavor profile.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy these flavorful garlic butter French bread pizza bites as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can customize the pizza toppings based on personal preference such as adding vegetables or different meats.
- Using fresh parsley enhances the flavor but dried parsley can be substituted if needed, using half the amount.
- Ensure not to overbake the bread initially to maintain a soft interior for easy slicing and topping application.
- These pizza bites are best served immediately for optimal crispness and cheese melted texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
