Description

This easy and delicious Pizza Toast recipe transforms simple Texas toast bread into a delightful mini pizza that’s perfect for a quick snack or light meal. Featuring a crispy toasted base topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, and fresh basil, it’s a crowd-pleaser ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Bread and Sauce

6 slices thick Texas toast square sandwich bread
6 tablespoons prepared pizza sauce (1 tablespoon sauce per slice of bread)

Cheese and Toppings

2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately ⅓ cup cheese per slice of bread)
18 slices of pepperoni (3 per slice of bread)
⅓ cup sliced button mushrooms
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
⅓ cup diced red onion
4 fresh basil leaves, julienned

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Instructions

Preheat and Toast Bread: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and arrange the Texas toast slices in a single layer. Bake for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the bread just starts to toast and crisp slightly.
Add Toppings: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and flip each slice over. Spread each slice evenly with 1 tablespoon of prepared pizza sauce. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese on each slice, then top with 3 slices of pepperoni, along with some sliced mushrooms, diced green bell pepper, and diced red onion. Finish by adding another 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese on top to ensure a gooey, cheesy finish.
Bake: Return the assembled pizza toast slices to the oven. Bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and develops some golden brown spots.
Serve: Remove the pizza toast from the oven and immediately sprinkle the julienned fresh basil leaves over the top. Serve hot and enjoy this quick and savory treat!

Notes

Use thick Texas toast bread for the best crispy yet soft texture.
Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite pizza additions such as olives, sausage, or different cheeses.
To save time, you can buy pre-shredded mozzarella cheese.
If you prefer a spicier flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven to keep the toast crispy.