Description
This Homemade Pepperoni Garlic Bread is the ultimate mashup of your favorite takeout pizza and cozy garlic bread. It’s fast, cheesy, and loaded with crispy pepperoni, perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or game day snacking.
Ingredients
1 loaf French or Italian bread
4 tablespoons melted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20–25 slices pepperoni
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or Italian seasoning for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Slice the French or Italian bread lengthwise into two equal halves.
3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic. Brush this mixture over the cut sides of the bread.
4. Spoon a thin layer of pizza sauce over each buttered half.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over both pieces, covering all the way to the edges.
6. Layer pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Add Parmesan if using.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
8. Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley or Italian seasoning.
9. Slice and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Use day-old bread for extra crispiness. It holds up better under the toppings.
Don’t overload with sauce; a thin layer keeps the bread from getting soggy.
For crispier pepperoni, place it under the broiler for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: garlic bread, pepperoni bread, easy appetizer, pizza bread, game day snack