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Hot honey garlic bread pizza is real cozy food made on a sheet pan. It’s like cheesy garlic bread leveled up with gooey mozzarella and creamy ricotta, all doused with sweet spicy hot honey. This is super fast to throw together and vanishes in minutes. You can mix and match toppings with whatever’s around. When I made this for game night, everyone dove in so quick—there wasn’t even a crumb left behind.
I whipped this up on a lazy Friday when nobody wanted to deal with dough but pizza was a must. Now it’s my quick fix for movie marathons and random cravings because it’s such a breeze.
Mouthwatering Ingredients
- Garlic bread loaf: Pick a hearty thick loaf so it holds all the cheese and toppings I love grabbing one from the grocery bakery—it bakes up just right
- Shredded mozzarella: Stretches and melts like a dream Whole milk mozzarella gives tons of flavor and richness
- Ricotta cheese: Super smooth and just a touch sweet It stops everything drying out and cools down the heat If you spot fresh ricotta use that
- Olive oil: Pulls all the flavors together Plus it helps the herbs and garlic really shine Good extra virgin oil works best
- Fresh garlic: Cloves add that strong garlic bite Always use fresh for the best kick jarred just isn’t the same
- Red pepper flakes: Turn up the heat without going overboard Adjust them to however spicy you feel like
- Dried oregano: Classic pizza flavor Make sure yours is still fresh not flavorless
- Salt and black pepper: Brings out everything Don’t be shy with these two
- Hot honey: Sweet and spicy magic Drizzle all over and watch everyone become obsessed Store-bought works or make it—just warm honey with some chili flakes
- Fresh basil: Bright color plus that hit of freshness Freshest leaves you can find are best
- Grated Parmesan: A little sharpness at the end Shred your own if you can—it’s way better
Simple How-to Steps
- Get Slices Ready:
- Start baking your garlic bread at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about five to seven minutes Just barely toast the top but let the middle stay soft This helps crisp it up without overdoing it
- Mix up Garlic Oil:
- In a little bowl, mix olive oil with minced garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper Give it a quick rest so all the flavors come together
- Slather the Bread:
- Spoon the garlic oil mix all over the toasted slices Get the outsides too
- Cheese it up:
- Dollop ricotta over the bread and lightly spread it out Throw mozzarella on top until you’ve got a thick cheesy layer
- Back in the Oven:
- Bake everything another ten to twelve minutes Cheese should be melted, bubbling, and starting to brown
- Hot Honey Finish:
- Drizzle on loads of hot honey as soon as it’s done Let it sit just a minute so it soaks into the cheese
- Cut and Serve:
- Slice into pieces Throw on fresh basil and a handful of Parmesan Eat while it’s hot and melty
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Worth Noting
- Makes a killer starter or main dish
- Awesome reheated for speedy lunches
- Great way to use up bread from the day before
The best thing is honestly how the hot honey gets all gooey in the cheese. Found out it’s next-level when my littlest wanted honey drizzled on hers. Now everyone asks for it every time.
Keep it Fresh
Tuck leftover pizza into a tight container in the fridge. Pop it in your toaster oven to rewarm—the bread stays crisp and the cheese goes soft again. Skip the microwave for this if you can. You can freeze it too (wrap it tight in foil) but finish it up within a month for the best flavor.
Swaps and Switches
- No ricotta? Cottage cheese gives you a similar creamy feel
- Out of mozzarella? Monterey Jack melts great as a swap
- If you’re missing hot honey just warm up regular honey and mix in some chili flakes or hot sauce instead
Serving Ideas
Slice it into sticks for the ultimate easy app. Pair it up with a fresh green salad and you’re set for a full meal. Ice cold drinks go so well with this. It’s perfect as a grab and go snack at parties too.
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Common Questions
- → What kind of bread should I use here?
Grab a nice thick loaf of garlic bread. It’s tough enough to hold up all the toppings and keeps things super crisp and tasty.
- → Is it cool to swap out the cheeses?
For sure! Mozzarella and ricotta are classic, super gooey, but you can toss on fontina, provolone, or even some tangy goat cheese if that's your thing.
- → How do I put together hot honey at home?
Just mix some honey with red pepper flakes, then warm it gently so the flavors blend. Let it chill for a bit before pouring over everything—it’s the easiest way to get that spicy-sweet flavor.
- → Can I prep this ahead of time?
You really want to eat this just after baking, but you can put it all together first. When you're ready, bake it and finish with hot honey so it stays crispy and fresh.
- → Got any good ideas for toppings?
Try some fresh basil, a sprinkle of Parmesan, or even sliced jalapeño if you want extra zing and color to top it all off.