Name: Pizza Toast Recipe
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices thick Texas toast square sandwich bread; 6 tablespoons prepared pizza sauce (1 tablespoon per slice of bread); 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately ⅓ cup per slice); 18 slices 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

Description

This easy and delicious Pizza Toast recipe is perfect for a quick snack or light meal. Featuring thick Texas toast topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and fresh basil, it delivers all the flavors of a classic pizza in a convenient open-faced sandwich form. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe yields 6 servings of savory, melty goodness.

Ingredients

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Bread and Sauce

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

Cheese

2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately ⅓ cup per slice)

Toppings

18 slices 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 your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, then arrange the slices of Texas toast in a single layer on the sheet. Bake for about 3 to 4 minutes until the bread just starts to toast but isn’t fully browned yet.
Add Toppings: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and turn each slice over. Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly on each slice. Next, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese per slice. Arrange 3 slices of pepperoni on top, followed by a few slices of button mushrooms, and a sprinkle of diced green bell pepper and red onion. Finally, add an additional 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese on top of each slice.
Bake: Return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake the prepared pizza toasts for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted completely and develops some golden brown spots, indicating a nice bubbly top.
Serve: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the julienned fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza toasts for a fresh, aromatic finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick homemade pizza toast!

Notes

You can customize toppings according to your preference such as olives, jalapeños, or other vegetables.
Using thick Texas toast helps hold the toppings without becoming soggy during baking.
If you prefer a crispier crust, you can toast the bread a little longer before adding toppings.
Leftover pizza toasts can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.