Description
Crispy pizza toast brings Italian-inspired flavors to your breakfast or snack table. Melted cheese, zesty tomato sauce, and classic toppings create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices store bought garlic bread
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 tablespoons (120 ml) marinara sauce
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried oregano
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 375F, creating an ideal environment for toasting.
- Lay garlic bread slices evenly across a rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Using the back of a spoon, generously spread marinara sauce across each slice, covering the surface to the edges.
- Liberally scatter mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauced bread, creating a rich, even layer.
- Sprinkle dried oregano across the cheese, then add any additional toppings like pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling landscape, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or thick-cut white bread for the best crispy base that won’t get soggy under sauce and cheese.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like adding cheddar or provolone for extra flavor complexity and richer melting texture.
- Pat down wet toppings like olives or tomatoes with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the toast soggy during baking.
- Customize this recipe for dietary needs by using gluten-free bread, plant-based cheese, or adding protein like sliced chicken or plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg