Description
Pizza Toast is a delightful fusion of pizza and toast, offering crispy bread with savory pizza toppings. It’s a quick, easy, and customizable meal perfect for snacks, appetizers, or comforting dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (your choice: white, whole grain, or sourdough)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the bread slices on the baking sheet. You can lightly toast them first for extra crunch.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly on each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add your chosen toppings, such as pepperoni or vegetables, on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder over the toppings.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the bread is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Slice and serve. You can add extra pizza sauce or red pepper flakes for more flavor.
Notes
- Experiment with different bread types like ciabatta, bagels, or pita.
- Lightly brush the bread with olive oil before adding toppings for extra flavor.
- Add jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Incorporate fresh vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or spinach for added nutrition.
- Use the broiler for the last minute of baking for an extra toasty top.
- For Mediterranean Style, top with feta cheese, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- For Breakfast Pizza Toast, add scrambled eggs and bacon.
- For Veggie Delight, load with mushrooms, zucchini, and artichokes.
- For BBQ Chicken Pizza Toast, use barbecue sauce and add shredded chicken and red onions.
- For Caprese Twist, use fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil with balsamic glaze.
- Leftover Pizza Toast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Uncooked Pizza Toast can be frozen for up to 3 months and baked from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 slice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: N/A