Description
Pizza Toast is a quick and easy snack or light meal featuring bread slices topped with classic pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and a variety of savory toppings like pepperoni, olives, and green bell peppers. Baked to golden perfection, this recipe brings the flavors of pizza to a convenient toasted bread base, perfect for a tasty lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 slices white or whole wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or softened butter
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking your pizza toast.
- Prepare Bread Base: Lightly brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil or spread a thin layer of softened butter. Place the bread on a baking sheet with the greased side facing down to form a crisp foundation.
- Add Sauce: Spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons of pizza or marinara sauce evenly over the ungreased side of each bread slice, creating the flavorful base layer.
- Layer Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce on each slice to achieve a melty, gooey topping.
- Add Toppings: Distribute sliced pepperoni, black olives, and diced green bell peppers evenly over the cheese for balanced flavor and texture.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder on top of the toppings to enhance the classic pizza flavor profile.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove the pizza toast from the oven, let it cool slightly for a couple of minutes, slice if desired, and serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- You can personalize your pizza toast by adding other toppings such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, or onions to suit your taste.
- For an extra crispy base, pre-bake the bread slices for 2 to 3 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.
- Use whole wheat bread for a healthier option rich in fiber.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the pepperoni and add more vegetables or plant-based protein toppings.
