Easy Pizza Toast made with white bread, butter, garlic salt, pizza sauce, and bubbly mozzarella. An affordable lunch, quick dinner, or after school snack that is perfect for beginner cooks.
Ingredients
- 6 slices white sandwich bread
- About 2 tablespoons softened butter, or enough to lightly butter each slice
- Lawry’s Garlic Salt, to taste
- 6 tablespoons pizza sauce, such as Pastorelli or Cento
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, preferably shredded from a block
- Optional toppings: drained pickled jalapeños, hot honey pickled jalapeños, drained capers, or finely chopped vegetables
- Optional for serving: extra pizza sauce or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Have a metal baking sheet ready.
- Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly golden.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on each piece and sprinkle lightly with Lawry’s Garlic Salt.
- Arrange the toast on the baking sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over each slice.
- Divide the mozzarella evenly between the six slices. Add optional toppings sparingly.
- Bake on the middle rack for 5 to 7 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden.
- Let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then cut into triangles. Serve with extra pizza sauce or ranch dressing, if desired.