Get ready to transform your ordinary Texas toast into a mouthwatering pizza experience that will have everyone begging for seconds! These Mini Texas Toast Pizzas are the perfect quick and delicious meal that combines the crispy goodness of Texas toast with classic pizza toppings. Whether you're looking for a lightning-fast dinner, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a fun cooking project with kids, this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 slices of Texas toast
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Remove Texas toast slices from packaging and arrange them flat on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Using the back of a spoon, spread approximately 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly across each slice of Texas toast, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza sauce, covering the entire surface of each toast slice.
- Distribute toppings evenly across the cheese layer: scatter diced bell peppers, sliced olives, and cooked sausage or pepperoni pieces.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the edges of the Texas toast are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to set slightly.
- Transfer mini pizzas to a serving plate, optionally garnish with fresh basil or oregano, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Tips
- Choose Quality Ingredients: Use fresh Texas toast and high-quality pizza sauce for the best flavor.
- Don't Overload the Toast: While it's tempting to pile on toppings, too many can make the toast soggy. Keep toppings light and evenly distributed.
- Cheese Matters: Shred your own mozzarella for maximum melting and flavor. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that can affect melting.
- Watch Closely While Baking: Oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on your mini pizzas to prevent burning. The perfect pizza has golden edges and fully melted cheese.
- Customize Your Toppings: Feel free to experiment with different meats, vegetables, and cheese combinations to suit your taste.
- Serve Immediately: These mini pizzas are best enjoyed right out of the oven when they're crispy and the cheese is perfectly melted.
- Make It a Party: Set up a topping bar and let everyone create their own mini pizza for a fun, interactive meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg
