Pizza Toasts
Pizza Toasts are a delightful twist on traditional pizza that combines crispy sourdough bread with gooey mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for quick dinners or lively gatherings, these customizable toasts will take you back to those nostalgic pizza nights while satisfying your cravings with a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (or 1 tsp dried basil)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice sourdough bread into thick pieces (about 1 inch) and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each slice, followed by a generous handful of mozzarella cheese.
- Top with pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, or your choice of toppings.
- Drizzle olive oil over each toast for golden perfection.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg