Description
Garlic Toast Pizzas are a quick and delicious snack or meal option featuring crispy garlic bread topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for a fast homemade treat with all the flavor of classic pizza and the crunch of garlic toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 slices garlic bread (store-bought or homemade)
Sauce and Cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 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
Garnish
- 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 to ensure the bread toasts properly and toppings cook evenly.
- Prepare Garlic Bread: If using homemade garlic bread, toast it lightly in the oven or on a skillet for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy to create a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Add Sauce: Spread approximately one tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly on each slice of garlic bread, giving a flavorful foundation for the pizza.
- Layer Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each slice to create a gooey, melty cheese layer.
- Add Toppings: Place your favorite toppings such as sliced pepperoni, black olives, and diced bell peppers over the cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor complexity.
- Bake Pizzas: Arrange the prepared garlic toast pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes until the cheese melts, becomes bubbly, and the edges of the garlic bread turn crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally top with fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and herbaceous flavor. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious Garlic Toast Pizzas!
Notes
- You can customize these pizzas with any toppings you like such as mushrooms, onions, or different cheeses.
- If you use store-bought garlic bread, check package instructions to avoid over-toasting.
- To make homemade garlic bread, spread garlic butter over sliced bread and toast lightly before adding toppings.
- For a crispier base, pre-toast the garlic bread slightly before adding toppings.
- These mini pizzas work great as a quick snack, appetizer, or light meal.
