Garlic Butter French Bread Pizza Bites
FRENCH BREAD PIZZA BITES are the easiest and tastiest cheesy appetizer! These mini french bread pizzas are loaded with garlic butter, cheese, and all of your favorite toppings. They make a great appetizer (the perfect party food), but we may just eat them as an entire meal!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 loaves La Brea Take and Bake Demi Baguettes 1 package
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- toppings such as mini pepperonis cooked sausage crumbles, cooked bacon crumbles, canadian bacon, tomato, fresh basil, or anything you like!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 385F
- Place the La Brea Demi Baguettes directly on the center rack and cook for 9-10 minutes, until just almost done and browned.
- Remove bread from the oven and cut with a bread knife length wise. Set the 8 pieces on a large baking sheet and set aside.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the garlic, butter, and olive oil.
- Microwave for one minute or until fully melted. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the parsley and parmesan.
- Brush each cut side of the bread generously with the butter mixture.
- Cover each piece of bread with the shredded cheese, and then top with your favorite toppings. Add a bit more cheese on top.
- Place back in the oven and bake for 5-7 more minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and cut into slices.
- Serve with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 29mg | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 0.2mg