Garlic bread pizzas are a more flavorful version of a French bread pizza.

With a loaf in hand, dinner is nearly done.

Ready in 25 minutes, they’re alsofaster than delivery.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizzas baked and ready to serve

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Classic sides likegarlic knotsor an antipasto platter would also be welcome.

Tent with foil in the oven if needed to prevent excess browning.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizzas ingredients

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)loaf frozen garlic bread(about 15 inches long)

1cupjarredmarinara sauce(from 1 [24-oz.]

jar)

1Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil

1/2tsp.dried oregano

1largegarlic clove, grated (about 1/2 tsp.)

Separate loaf into 2 halves.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizza preparing the pan and the bread

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Place each half, cut side up, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Spoon marinara mixture evenly over each bread half.

Combine cheeses in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over bread halves.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizzas stirring together the sauce mixture

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Top evenly with pepperoni and sliced onion.

Increase oven temperature to broil, and broil until cheeses begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

Cut each pizza in half before serving.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizza sprinkled with cheese

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Peach + Sausage + Red Onion

Proceed as directed through Step 1.

In Step 2, omit marinara sauce, olive oil, oregano, and garlic.

Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over cut side of each bread half.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizzas topped with pepperoni and onions

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Sprinkle with cheeses as directed; top with thinly sliced peaches, cooked smoked sausage, and red onion.

Mayo + Tomato + Basil

Proceed as directed through Step 1.

In Step 2, omit marinara sauce, olive oil, oregano, and garlic.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizzas after baking

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Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over cut side of each bread half.

Sprinkle with cheeses as directed; top evenly with thinly sliced tomato.

Garnish with fresh basil.

Southern Living Garlic Bread Pizzas cutting the bread in half

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yesgarlic bread pizza can be vegetarian if you opt for only vegetarian toppings.