Description
This easy and delicious Pizza Toast recipe transforms simple bread slices into flavorful mini pizzas topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and herbs. Perfect for a quick snack or light meal, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and baked to cheesy, crispy perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Toast
- 4 slices of bread
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pizza toasts.
- Prepare Bread Base: Arrange the 4 slices of bread evenly on a baking sheet to make sure they bake uniformly.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly coat each bread slice with marinara sauce to create the flavorful base for your pizza toast.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce to get a gooey, melted topping.
- Top with Pepperoni and Olives: Place the sliced pepperoni and black olives on top of the cheese for a classic pizza flavor combination.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over each slice to enhance the overall taste.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza toasts from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute pepperoni with other toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked sausage for variation.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free bread if you prefer a healthier or gluten-free option.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, especially if using salty toppings.
- For extra crispiness, toast the bread lightly before adding toppings.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best texture.
