Pizza toast is a quick and easy recipe made with sandwich bread, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and simple toppings. It bakes in minutes and is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hot snack when you want something homemade without making pizza dough.
Why You'll Love It
- Quick and Simple: Pizza toast comes together in just minutes using basic ingredients like sandwich bread, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
- No Dough Required: You get the flavors of pizza without preparing or waiting for pizza dough.
- Easy to Customize: The same base works with different toppings like ham and pineapple, tuna with anchovies and roasted peppers, or chorizo with onion and green bell pepper.
- Perfect for any Time of Day: It works well for lunch, a quick dinner, or a warm snack when you want something satisfying but easy to prepare.
Pizza toast is one of those quick recipes I come back to when I want something warm, cheesy, and homemade without the extra step of making dough. I like that it uses simple sandwich bread, tomato sauce, and mozzarella, but still gives that familiar pizza flavor in just a few minutes. For anyone looking for an easy pizza toast recipe, this version works especially well because the base is simple, the toppings are flexible, and the oven does the rest.
What I like most about pizza toast is how easily it fits into everyday cooking. I can make it for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or even a hot snack, and if I want to build out the meal, I would naturally pair it with recipes like my cherry tomato bruschetta, which has the same easy bread-and-tomato appeal, or pan con tomate when I want another quick toast idea with Mediterranean flavor. If I want something fresh on the side, marinated tomatoes also fit in naturally and keep the meal light.
Key Ingredients in Pizza Toast
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at key ingredients and why I use them.
- Bread, Tomato Sauce, Salt & Black Pepper: I like using sandwich bread here because it keeps this pizza toast quick, easy, and perfect for everyday cooking. The tomato sauce gives that classic pizza flavor right away, and a little salt and black pepper help the base taste more balanced before the toppings go on.
- Mozzarella Cheese: I use mozzarella because it melts so well and gives the toast that soft, stretchy layer that makes it feel like a proper homemade pizza snack.
- Ham, Pineapple, Tuna, Anchovies & Roasted Peppers: I like having different topping options because it makes the recipe more useful. The ham and pineapple version gives a sweet and savory contrast, while the tuna, anchovies, and roasted peppers make a stronger and more savory pizza toast.
- Chorizo, Onion, Green Bell Pepper & Oregano: This is the topping mix I reach for when I want something heartier. The chorizo adds a rich flavor, the onion and green bell pepper bring freshness, and the oregano gives everything that familiar pizza smell as it bakes.
How to Make Pizza Toast
You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Line a 47x39 cm baking tray with parchment paper, then arrange the sliced sandwich bread on the tray. Spread tomato sauce evenly over each slice, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
2. For the ham and pineapple topping, cut the cooked ham and pineapple into pieces, then place them over the mozzarella.
3. For the tuna topping, sprinkle the tuna over the mozzarella, then add the anchovies and slices of roasted pepper. For the chorizo topping, add the chopped onion, pepper, and chorizo slices over the mozzarella, then sprinkle with dried oregano.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 C (392 F) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and just starting to brown. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Tips for Recipe Success
Toast the Bread Briefly First: I sometimes place the bread in the oven for 2-3 minutes before adding the sauce and toppings. This helps the base stay crisp after baking.
Spread the Sauce all the Way to the Edges: I like covering the bread evenly so every bite has the tomato flavor instead of leaving plain corners.
Cut the Toppings Small: Smaller pieces of ham, chorizo, onion, or pepper cook more evenly and stay in place better on the toast while it bakes.
Storage
If you have leftover pizza toast, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat it in the oven or toaster oven to keep the bread from becoming soft.
What to Serve With Pizza Toast
Pizza toast pairs well with a fresh salad or simple tomato dishes that balance the melted cheese. I like serving it with a tomato salad, cucumber salad, or another light Mediterranean-style side to keep the meal fresh and easy.
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Recipe
Pizza Toast
Ingredients
Cooked Ham and Pineapple Pizza Toast
- 3 slices sandwich bread
- 50 g tomato sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 75 g Mozzarella cheese
- 50 g cooked ham - chopped
- 2 pineapple slices - chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
Tuna and Anchovies Pizza Toast
- 3 slices sandwich bread
- 50 g tomato sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 75 g Mozzarella cheese
- 1 can tuna
- 1 can anchovies
- 2 roasted pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
Chorizo, Pepper, and Onion Pizza Toast
- 3 slices sandwich bread
- 50 g tomato sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 75 g Mozzarella cheese
- 50 g chorizo - chopped
- 50 g onion - chopped
- 50 g green bell pepper - chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390°F / 200°C (356°F convection / 180°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the sandwich bread slices on the tray.
- Spread 3 ½ tablespoons (50 g) tomato sauce evenly over the bread slices, then season with ⅛ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
- Sprinkle 2.6 oz (75 g) of mozzarella cheese evenly over the bread.
- For the Cooked Ham and Pineapple Pizza Toast, scatter 1.8 oz (50 g) chopped cooked ham over the cheese and add 2 chopped pineapple slices. Sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano.
- For the Tuna and Anchovies Pizza Toast, add 1 can of tuna, place 1 can of anchovies on top, then add 2 roasted peppers. Sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano.
- For the Chorizo, Pepper, and Onion Pizza Toast, scatter 1.8 oz (50 g) chopped chorizo, 1.8 oz (50 g) chopped onion, and 1.8 oz (50 g) chopped green bell pepper over the cheese. Sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and begins to brown lightly.
- Remove from the oven, let the pizza toast rest briefly, then serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Love how customizable this is! Everyone can pick their favorite toppings for a fun and delicious dinner.