Description
Crispy garlic bread cubes topped with gooey mozzarella and pork-free pepperoni, baked to golden perfection. A portable snack that balances crunchy texture with savory flavor, perfect for parties or quick bites.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread (day-old preferred)
1/2 cup garlic butter (softened butter blended with minced garlic)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded or cubed)
12 pork-free pepperoni slices
Italian seasoning (optional, 1/4 teaspoon for added flavor)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cut French bread into 12 (1.5 x 2.5 inch) rectangular pieces
Brush each piece with 1/2 tablespoon garlic butter (start at 3 o’clock, brush to 9 o’clock)
Top each with 1 tablespoon mozzarella, pressing gently to adhere
Place a pepperoni slice over the cheese, leaving a 1/4 inch border
Arrange on a baking sheet 1 inch apart
Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through for even browning
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for smooth garlic butter blending
Day-old bread prevents sogginess
Avoid fresh bread to maintain crispiness
Add Italian seasoning to garlic butter for extra depth
Rotate baking sheet during cooking for uniform browning
Let prepped bites sit at room temperature before baking for 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
