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Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Garlic Bread Pizza

An indulgent appetizer featuring crispy French bread topped with garlic butter, melted mozzarella, red pepper flakes, fresh basil, and a generous drizzle of spicy hot honey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Base
  • 1 loaf French bread or Italian loaf cut lengthwise
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Garnish
  • 0.25 cup hot honey store-bought or homemade
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Serrated knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Cut the bread loaf in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of the bread.
  5. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the butter melts and edges turn slightly golden.
  6. Remove from oven. Top with parmesan, mozzarella cheese, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Bake for another 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes for browning if desired.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey.
  9. Top with fresh basil, slice into pieces, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the honey before drizzling.