Description
Crispy pizza toast delivers a delightful Italian-inspired quick meal that bridges comfort and creativity. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and your favorite toppings create a speedy culinary adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices thick Texas toast square sandwich bread
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 18 slices pepperoni
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sliced button mushrooms
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) diced green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) diced red onion
- 4 fresh basil leaves
Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) prepared pizza sauce
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Position Texas toast slices evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Generously spread pizza sauce across each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauced bread, creating a consistent layer that will melt smoothly.
- Carefully arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, then strategically scatter sliced mushrooms, diced green bell peppers, and thin red onion rings for balanced flavor distribution.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until cheese transforms into a molten, golden blanket and bread edges turn crisp and golden brown.
- Once perfectly cooked, remove the pizza toasts from the oven. Sprinkle freshly julienned basil leaves across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the melted cheese and crisp edges to provide maximum sensory enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose a sturdy bread like Texas toast to prevent sogginess and maintain a crisp base.
- Customize toppings based on dietary preferences, using vegetarian or gluten-free alternatives.
- Pat vegetables dry before adding to reduce excess moisture that can make toast soggy.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar or provolone for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg