Pizza toast is an excellent option if you want to use some of the leftover bread you have lying around. Actually, day-old bread is to be preferred since it will turn even crispier in the oven and absorb the topping flavours better.
Make sure to keep an eye on the oven. Pizza toast cooks relatively fast, so take it out when the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Bread
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2 slices |
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Tomato sauce
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2 tbsp |
Tomatoes slices
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4 |
Pepperoni slices
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8 |
Hard or Semi-Hard Cheese
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4 slices |
Dried oregano
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1 tbsp |
Fresh basil
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You only need a few basic ingredients and about 15 minutes to create a delicious lunch or treat for yourself or your guests. It takes little preparation before you can sink your teeth into crispy toasts topped with classic pizza flavours, so we do not see any excuses for not doing it – often.
The combination of classic pizza toppings like tomato sauce, pepperoni, and cheese transforms this seemingly simple recipe into a culinary treat. As with regular pizza, the flavour base comes from the tomato sauce, which is full of rich and tangy nuances. The pepperoni brings depth and nuances of umami and spiced meat, blending perfectly with the slightly tangy tomato sauce. To finish the pizza toast properly, you need a layer of melted cheese.
Whether you need a quick solution for dinner on a busy weeknight or a hearty snack for the long afternoons, pizza toast is sure to satiate any food cravings. The quick preparation time combined with the savoury flavours and soft as well as crunchy textures ensures that every bite is satisfying, satiating, and savoury, which is why this might be your new favourite.
We have a wide selection of easy-to-make bread-based recipes that can save any lunch, afternoon, or dinner. Try the avocado sandwich with cream cheese and tomato for an indulgent lunch, or go for the bruschetta with grilled vegetables for a savoury side or appetiser. You can also elevate your salads and soups with homemade croutons or rye bread chips.
Our easy pizza toast recipe is the perfect playground for experimenting with toppings.
Add vegetables such as sliced mushrooms or peppers. The mushrooms provide a meat-like texture and earthy notes, while the peppers are vibrant and sweet when cooked.
Feel free to switch the pepperoni for anything from cooked sausage and crumbled bacon to sliced ham or Canadian bacon. Each will bring its own distinct meaty flavour, turning it into a meat lover's delight.
While hard cheese is a popular choice, you can always experiment with different kinds of cheese. Fresh mozzarella lends a soft and creamy touch to your pizza toast, while goat cheese has a bold, more distinctive flavour.