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Pizza Bread Recipe

4.5 from 135 reviews

Pizza Bread is a quick and delicious appetizer or snack featuring a crusty Italian bread base topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, pepperoni slices, and black olives. This easy oven-baked recipe combines the flavors of classic pizza in a simple bread form, perfect for parties or a tasty treat at home.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 16 slices pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pizza bread.
  2. Slice the Bread: Take the loaf of Italian bread and slice it in half lengthwise to create two flat halves that will serve as the pizza base.
  3. Assemble the Pizza Bread: Spread each half evenly with the pizza sauce, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Next, sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the cheese and arrange the pepperoni slices and black olives evenly on top.
  4. Bake: Place the assembled bread halves on a sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Remove from oven and serve the pizza bread hot, ideal for immediate enjoyment as a snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor.
  • Feel free to customize toppings such as adding mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions.
  • For a crispier crust, bake the bread halves directly on the oven rack instead of the sheet pan.
  • Italian seasoning can be substituted with dried oregano or basil if preferred.
  • Leftover pizza bread can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.

Keywords: pizza bread, easy appetizer, Italian bread pizza, quick snack, pepperoni pizza bread, baked pizza bread