Hot Honey Garlic Bread Pizza – Sweet, Spicy & Irresistibly Cheesy 🍯🧄🧀
Take your pizza game up a notch with this Hot Honey Garlic Bread Pizza! Crispy bread loaded with melty cheese, savory garlic, and a drizzle of sweet-and-spicy honey makes for a flavor-packed appetizer or snack. Perfect for game nights, parties, or cozy nights in. Easy to make, cheesy, and absolutely addictive—your taste buds will thank you!
Equipment
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Small saucepan (for sauce)
- Knife and cutting board
- Oven mitts and spatula
- Optional: pizza cutter
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette, ciabatta, sourdough, or pre-baked pizza dough
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup provolone or fontina (optional, for blend)
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup honey (or hot honey)
- Optional toppings: caramelized onions, bacon, mushrooms, pepperoni, tofu
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil) and grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425–450°F (220–230°C).
- Slice bread evenly or prepare pizza dough; lightly toast or pre-bake for 3–5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a small pan, mix in garlic, and brush over bread.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the bread.
- Add optional toppings as desired.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden.
- Warm honey slightly and drizzle over baked pizza.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, chili flakes, or Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegan option: use plant-based butter, vegan cheese, and replace honey with agave or maple syrup.
- Texture tip: avoid overloading bread to maintain crispiness.
- Make-ahead: pre-toast bread and prep toppings; bake just before serving.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer.
- Spice adjustment: increase or reduce chili flakes or hot honey to taste.