Description
Pizza Toast is a quick and easy snack that combines the flavors of classic pizza with the convenience of toasted bread. Perfect for a fast lunch or a kid-friendly treat, this recipe features toasted bread topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, then baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- A pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pizza toast.
- Toast Bread: Lightly toast the bread slices until they are just firm to the touch but not fully browned, providing a sturdy base for toppings.
- Apply Sauce and Seasoning: Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on each slice of toasted bread. Sprinkle garlic powder and a pinch of salt over the sauce for added flavor.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced bread for a rich, melty topping.
- Top with Vegetables and Pepperoni: Arrange pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, and black olives evenly on top of the cheese to create a balanced flavor profile.
- Season and Prepare for Baking: Sprinkle dried oregano over each slice to add a classic pizza aroma. Place the prepared slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Optionally, drizzle olive oil over the top for a crispier finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking tray from the oven and let the pizza toast cool for a minute before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize your pizza toast with toppings like mushrooms, onions, or cooked sausage based on your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni and add extra vegetables.
- Using thick-cut bread helps hold more toppings and makes the toast heartier.
- For extra crispiness, finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, but watch closely to prevent burning.
