Description
This easy pizza toast brings together the best of crispy toasted bread and gooey, cheesy pizza toppings. Perfect for lunch, snack time, or a fuss-free dinner, it’s loaded with fresh tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and a hint of Italian herbs—ready in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients
2 slices thick-cut bread
1 medium fresh tomato, sliced
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Fresh basil, sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Brush each slice of bread with olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the bread.
4. Lay tomato slices on top and season with salt and pepper.
5. Add mozzarella over the tomatoes.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and bread is golden. Broil for 1–2 extra minutes if desired.
7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use sturdy bread like sourdough or Texas toast to prevent sogginess.
For a crispier finish, don’t skip brushing the bread with olive oil.
Customize with toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Lunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pizza toast, quick snack, easy lunch