Description
These Garlic Toast Pizzas are a quick and delicious twist on traditional pizza, using crispy garlic bread slices as the base topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. Ready in just 15 minutes, they offer a perfect easy meal or snack that combines the comforting flavors of garlic bread and pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 slices garlic bread (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (or your favorite pizza toppings)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or follow the garlic bread package instructions if using store-bought garlic bread to ensure the bread and toppings bake evenly.
- Toast the garlic bread: If using homemade garlic bread, lightly toast it in the oven or on a skillet for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy to create a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread about a tablespoon of pizza sauce on each slice of garlic bread to add that classic pizza flavor.
- Add mozzarella cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce on each slice for that melty, cheesy topping.
- Apply toppings and season: Top each slice with your favorite ingredients like pepperoni, black olives, and diced bell peppers. Then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Bake the pizzas: Arrange the garlic toast pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the garlic bread are crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your delicious Garlic Toast Pizzas!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings as you like—consider mushrooms, onions, or cooked sausage.
- If you prefer a crispier base, toast the garlic bread slightly longer before adding toppings.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture, or a blend of cheeses for different flavor.
- These mini pizzas are best served hot to enjoy the perfect melty cheese and crispy bread combination.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
