Description
Delicious and easy-to-make pizza toast featuring thick-cut bread topped with classic pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and a variety of savory toppings, baked to perfection for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 slices thick-cut sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare bread: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush both sides of the thick-cut bread slices with olive oil and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Toast the bread: Place the bread in the oven and toast for 5 minutes until lightly crisp on both sides. This step ensures a firm base that won’t get soggy under the toppings.
- Add sauce and toppings: Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Evenly spread about 1/4 cup of pizza sauce on each slice. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, followed by mini pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and sliced black olives.
- Season and bake: Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the assembled pizza to add an aromatic touch. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Broil for golden finish: For a beautifully golden and slightly crispy cheese topping, broil the pizza toast for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve hot: Remove from the oven and serve your pizza toast immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Customize your pizza toast with your favorite toppings such as cooked sausage, mushrooms, or fresh basil.
- For a crispier base, toast the bread a bit longer before adding toppings.
- Using whole wheat bread can add a heartier texture and flavor.
