Description
This Viral Pizza Toast is a quick and easy way to enjoy the classic flavors of pizza on crispy toasted bread. Topped with zesty pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, mini pepperoni, and fresh vegetables, it’s a perfect snack or light meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Oven-baked to bubbly, golden perfection, this recipe can be customized with your favorite toppings and adapted for an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 slices thick-cut white bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Cheese
- 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
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the bread slices in a single layer. Lightly brush the tops of each bread slice with olive oil to help achieve a crispy texture.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over each slice of bread, ensuring each piece is well coated for authentic flavor.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce on each slice, covering the edges to prevent burning and ensure even melting.
- Add Toppings and Seasonings: Top each slice with mini pepperoni, diced green bell pepper, and diced red onion. Then sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.
- Optional Broil: For extra browning and crispness, broil the slices for an additional 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza toasts from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing and serving warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Customize your pizza toast with cooked sausage, mushrooms, olives, or jalapeños for varied flavors.
- Use whole wheat or sourdough bread instead of white bread for added nutrition and depth of flavor.
- For air fryer preparation, cook the assembled pizza toasts at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
