Description
These Garlic Toast Pizzas are a quick and delicious twist on classic pizza, combining crispy garlic bread with melty mozzarella, savory toppings, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a speedy meal or snack, they bring all the flavors of pizza without the wait.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Bread Base
- 4 slices garlic bread (store-bought or homemade)
Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (or your favorite pizza toppings)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or follow the garlic bread package instructions if using store-bought garlic bread.
- Toast Garlic Bread: If using homemade garlic bread, lightly toast it in the oven or on a skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Spread Sauce: Spread about a tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each slice of garlic bread.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each slice.
- Add Toppings: Arrange your favorite toppings like pepperoni, black olives, and diced bell peppers on top. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the toppings.
- Bake: Place the prepared garlic toast pizzas on a baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are crispy.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful Garlic Toast Pizzas.
Notes
- Use store-bought garlic bread for a faster option or make your own for a fresher taste.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference – mushrooms, onions, or cooked sausage work well.
- Watch the baking time carefully to avoid burning the garlic bread.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
