Oh heck yes — Texas Toast Pizza 🍕🍞
Crispy, cheesy, and dangerously easy. Perfect for a quick meal or late-night comfort food.
🍕 Texas Toast Pizza
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 4–6 slices Texas toast (garlic or buttered)
- ½–¾ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- Pepperoni, sausage, or cooked ground beef
- Optional toppings:
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Olives
- Crushed red pepper
- Italian seasoning
🔥 Oven Method (Best Texture)
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place Texas toast on a baking sheet.
- Bake toast 5 minutes to lightly crisp.
- Remove and spread pizza sauce on each slice.
- Add cheese and toppings.
- Return to oven and bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are crispy.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning.
⚡ Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place Texas toast in basket (single layer).
- Cook 4 minutes to crisp.
- Add sauce, cheese, toppings.
- Air fry another 4–6 minutes until melted and golden.
💡 Pro Tips
- Go light on sauce to avoid sogginess.
- Pre-crisping the toast is key.
- Mix mozzarella with a little provolone or cheddar for extra flavor.
- Finish with parmesan or fresh basil if you’re feeling fancy.
🔄 Fun Variations
- Meat lover’s: Pepperoni, sausage, bacon
- BBQ chicken: BBQ sauce + chicken + red onion
- Breakfast pizza: Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar
- Supreme: Everything goes on 😄
If you want, I can give you a sheet-pan version for a crowd, a super-crispy diner style, or kid-friendly versions.
