Description
Creamy Alfredo sauce, zesty pepperoni, and crispy garlic bread come together in these delightful boats—perfect for a cozy dinner or fun gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Alfredo Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Pepperoni, sliced
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the French loaf by slicing it in half lengthwise and placing it on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Make the garlic butter by mixing softened butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.
- Toast the bread halves in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Alfredo sauce, heating it in a saucepan or making it from scratch with heavy cream, butter, and parmesan.
- Fill the toasted bread with the pepperoni Alfredo mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional Italian seasoning or fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different toppings or variations, such as veggie delights or buffalo chicken!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pepperoni, garlic bread, alfredo, comfort food, cheesy