Easy Garlic Bread with Cheese (Printer-Friendly Version)
Buttery garlic bread topped with melted cheese and herbs on soft pizza dough. Perfect as a quick side or snack.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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1 sheet (approximately 400 g) pre-made pizza dough
→ Butter Garlic Mixture
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85 g unsalted butter
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4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
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30 g grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Cheese Topping
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200 g mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. In a medium bowl, partially melt butter. Stir in minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 25 x 38 cm rectangle. Evenly brush the garlic butter mixture across entire dough, reserving a small amount for finishing. Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface.
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Transfer dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10–14 minutes, monitoring after 10 minutes to prevent over-browning. Remove from oven when crust is golden and cheese is melted.
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Reheat remaining garlic butter if necessary and brush over finished bread, especially the crust. Slice into desired portions and serve hot.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For enhanced flavor, use freshly grated mozzarella and real Parmesan. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds.