Cheesy garlic toast pizzas are a fun, fast, and flavor-packed twist on traditional pizza night. Built on a base of frozen garlic Texas toast, these mini pizzas offer all the savory satisfaction of your favorite pizzeria slice—with a buttery, garlicky crunch that’s hard to beat. They’re ideal for busy weeknights, game-day snacks, or any time a pizza craving strikes but delivery won’t cut it.
The beauty of this recipe is how easy and customizable it is. Each toast slice becomes a personal pizza canvas, ready for whatever toppings you have on hand. Start with a smear of rich pizza sauce, layer on plenty of mozzarella, then pile on mini pepperoni or your preferred ingredients—from mushrooms and olives to bell peppers or sausage.
Using garlic toast as the crust brings not just convenience, but built-in flavor. The butter and herbs from the toast seep into the pizza as it bakes, creating a crisp, golden base with a soft center. Best of all, there’s no dough to roll out, no rising time, and minimal cleanup.
Kids love assembling their own, and adults appreciate how quickly they come together. These pizzas are ready in under 20 minutes and are easy to scale up for a party or down for a solo snack. Serve them with a side salad or marinara for dipping, and you’ve got a complete meal with barely any effort.
Servings: 6
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (or toppings of choice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the frozen garlic toast slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake the toast for 5 minutes, just until slightly crisp but not fully browned.
- Remove from the oven and top each slice with a spoonful of pizza sauce, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over each piece, then add mini pepperoni or other toppings.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of Italian seasoning over each slice.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly with lightly golden edges.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Variations:
- Veggie Lovers: Add sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, or spinach.
- Meat Feast: Use crumbled sausage, ham, or cooked bacon in addition to pepperoni.
- Margherita Style: Top with sliced tomatoes and fresh basil after baking.
- Kid-Friendly Option: Let children pick their own toppings and build their own toast pizzas.
Tips:
- For ultra-crispy bottoms, place the garlic toast on a wire rack set over the baking sheet to allow air circulation.
- Use pre-shredded cheese for convenience, or try a mozzarella-cheddar blend for extra flavor.
- Keep an eye on the oven to prevent burning, especially toward the end of the bake time.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
