Upgraded TikTok Pizza Toast (Printable)

Thick sourdough toast topped with garlicky tomato sauce, layered cheeses, and savory toppings broiled to golden perfection.

# Ingredient list:

→ Bread

01 - 2 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Tomato Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup good-quality marinara sauce
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

→ Cheese

05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - 8 to 10 slices pepperoni or salami (omit for vegetarian)
09 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
11 - 1/4 bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

→ Seasoning

13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - Red pepper flakes, to taste

# Cooking steps:

01 - Set your oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine marinara sauce, minced garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil.
03 - Lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler until just golden.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the garlicky tomato sauce evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
05 - Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses over the sauced bread.
06 - Distribute your selected toppings such as pepperoni, onion, olives, and bell pepper over the cheese layer.
07 - Top with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and all the grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over the top.
08 - Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like pizza but feels lighter and more intentional than ordering out.
  • The broiler does all the work while you watch the magic happen.
  • You can load it exactly how you want it, which means no wasted toppings.
02 -
  • Watch the broiler like a hawk—the difference between golden and burned is literally one minute, and burnt cheese tastes like regret.
  • Let the bread toast for a minute first, or it'll stay soft and soggy no matter how long you broil the cheese.
  • Don't use pre-shredded cheese from a bag if you can help it; it has anti-caking powder that keeps it from melting as smoothly as freshly grated cheese.
03 -
  • Keep your broiler element clean—any crusty bits will burn and make your whole kitchen smell weird.
  • If you like everything perfectly melted with less browning, lower the rack position or dial back the broiler temperature slightly and give it a bit longer.
  • Make the garlic-tomato oil mix ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week and makes these come together even faster on busy nights.
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