46 cheesy italian bread recipes

Stuffed cheese pizza: Chicago-style deep dish with whole wheat crust hiding mozzarella and broccoli between two layers, topped with pizza sauce at the end. Inside-out flavor.

Broiled tomato mozzarella bruschetta with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, capers, and balsamic vinegar on toasted Italian bread. Ready in 15 minutes as an appetizer or light meal.

Quick sharp cheddar and onion pizzas on prebaked Italian bread shells with Roma tomatoes, black olives, and red onion. Ready in under 20 minutes for a fast weeknight dinner or snack.

Basil pesto bread with homemade pine nut pesto, Roma tomatoes and melted mozzarella on Italian bread. Easy broiled Italian-style appetizer or light meal.

Classic Italian balsamic bruschetta with ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and Parmesan on toasted French bread. Essential summer appetizer for tomato season.

Tossed salad pizza with Caesar-dressed greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives and feta on a mozzarella-melted bread shell. Fun Italian-style salad-meets-pizza lunch.

Pepperoni pizza sticks made with refrigerated breadstick dough, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, baked golden and served with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

A loaded BLT sandwich with a Southwestern spin, featuring crispy turkey bacon, peppery arugula, sharp cheddar, creamy avocado, and a zesty mayo-salsa spread on toasted Italian bread. Ready in 10 minutes.

Baked tomatoes with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and thyme. A 3-ingredient Italian side dish that comes together in 30 minutes and pairs with almost any main course.

Mushroom pita pizza with sauteed onions, fresh tomato slices, basil, oregano, and crumbled goat cheese on toasted whole wheat pita. Quick 20-minute lunch or light dinner.

Muffaletta sandwich with Italian salami, ham, provolone, and American cheese on round bread, served warm with a tangy New Orleans olive salad dressing. A French Quarter classic.

When garlic meet cheese, when bread mixes with garlic and cheese, so great!

Italian baked clams on the half shell stuffed with herbed bread crumbs, garlic, Romano cheese, basil, oregano, and lemon juice, finished with a splash of white wine. A classic Italian-American appetizer.

Italian baked stuffed littleneck clams on the half shell with seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan, olive oil, and white wine. Broiled until golden and served sizzling.

Italian bread topped with sun-dried tomatoes, black and green olives, garlic, and melted mozzarella. A Mediterranean-style open-faced loaf ready in 20 minutes flat.

Veggie-loaded broccoli pizza with spinach, mushrooms, leeks, mozzarella, and Parmesan on a prebaked Italian bread shell. A green, cheesy pizza ready in 30 minutes.