Christmas Pizza Bread with Broccoli
Make this easy and scrumptious Christmas Pizza Bread with Broccoli. It’s a cheerful and tasty appetizer topped with crunchy tenderstem broccoli, sweet and tangy capsicum peppers and red onions. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 261kcal
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 French bread
- 2-3 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup or enough to cover bread marinara sauce
- 1-2 tenderstem broccoli
- ¼ red and yellow capsicum peppers
- ¼ red onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F/180C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the French bread in half horizontally and place both halves on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce.
- Arrange the broccoli florets as a tree shape on one half of the bread. Add the capsicum peppers and onion as ornaments.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool slightly and transfer to a platter or board. Cut into slices and serve with more marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Cheese: Use any cheese you like, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or provolone.
Toppings: Add more flavor to your pizza bread with your favorite toppings, like pepperoni or mushrooms.
Garlic: For a garlic boost, spread garlic butter spread on the bread before the marinara.
Nutrition
Serving: 176g | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.94g | Protein: 16.54g | Fat: 13.3g | Saturated Fat: 7.524g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.729g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.788g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 4.72g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 29.1mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1.75mg