Description
This Viral Pizza Toast recipe is an easy, delicious way to enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors on a crispy, toasted bread base. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, it combines thick-cut bread with tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, mini pepperoni, and a medley of fresh vegetables and herbs, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 slices thick-cut white bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pizza Sauce & Cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Bread: Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with olive oil to help achieve a golden, crispy texture.
- Add Sauce: Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bread slice, ensuring full coverage for a rich flavor base.
- Cheese Layer: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, making sure to cover edges to reduce burning and to create a gooey cheese layer.
- Add Toppings: Top each slice with mini pepperoni, diced green bell pepper, and red onion for a balanced mix of savory and fresh elements.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese over each slice to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and starts to turn golden.
- Broil(Optional): For a nicely browned top, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, closely monitoring to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice if desired, and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Customize your pizza toast toppings with cooked sausage, mushrooms, olives, or jalapeños according to your taste preferences.
- For a healthier twist, substitute white bread with whole wheat or sourdough bread for additional flavor complexity and fiber.
- If using an air fryer, cook at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden for a quicker preparation.
