These garlic butter French bread pizza bites are an easy and tasty appetizer loaded with garlic butter, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 La Brea Bakery Demi French Baguette
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups mozzarella, grated
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 385°F.
- Place the baguette on the center oven rack and cook until just browned and almost done, 9 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the oven and cut lengthwise with a bread knife. Set the pieces on a large baking sheet and set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the garlic, butter, and olive oil.
- Microwave for 1 minute or until fully melted. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Brush each cut side of the bread generously with the butter mixture.
- Cover each piece of bread with the shredded mozzarella cheese and then add your favorite toppings. Top with a bit more cheese.
- Place the bread back in the oven and bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.
Recipe adapted from Becky Hardin, The Cookie Rookie
