Margherita Pizza Toast – Simply Scratch
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Margherita Pizza Toast – Simply Scratch

Margherita Pizza Toast is perfect for a quick and easy snack or meal. Toasted sourdough bread is topped with pizza sauce, sliced tomato and lots of melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Serve topped with fresh basil. Yields 2 servings but can be halved to serve 1 or doubled to serve more.

Margherita Pizza Toast

Pizza toasts are a nod to my early days of cooking.

Like most things, it has evolved over the years. When I first started making these, in the early 2000’s, I would use sandwich bread (which is still an option if that’s all you have) and pizza sauce in a squeeze bottle – again, no judgement if that’s what you have! Now I use sourdough, homemade pizza sauce and add slices of tomato, freshly grated parmesan and, of course, basil. However, they’re still just as delicious.

You can make these for a quick meal or snack – I like to serve these with a side salad or cut bell peppers and ranch dressing.

Margherita Pizza Toast

Perfect for busy weeknights or for days you’re simply not in the mood to cook.

Ingredients for Margherita Pizza Toast

To Make This Margherita Pizza Toast You Will Need:

  • sourdough breadOr other sturdy bread of your choice.
  • salted butterFor toasting bread.
  • pizza sauceHomemade or store-bought.
  • mozzarellaFreshly grated is always best for melting.
  • tomatoesI like to use a heirloom, Roma or beefsteak.
  • Italian seasoningUse homemade or store-bought.
  • kosher saltEnhances the flavors and brings out the juices of the tomato.
  • freshly ground black pepperAdds distinct bite and flavor.
  • parmesan cheeseFreshly grated is best.
  • red pepper flakesFor delicious spicy heat. (optional)
  • fresh basilFor bright herbaceous flavor.

toast bread in pan

Toast The Bread:

Move an oven rack to the highest position and preheat your ovens broiler on high. Butter sourdough bread and toast in a skillet over medium to medium heat. Remove and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.

Spread with sauce

Spread each slice with about 2 tablespoons pizza sauce.

NOTE: All amounts in this recipe will depend on the size of your sourdough. My slices are smaller, larger slices will obviously need more to cover them.

top with mozzarella

Top with a little of the freshly grated Mozzarella cheese.

top with tomato, black pepper and Italian seasoning

Next, add sliced tomato, a pinch of kosher salt, some freshly ground black pepper and a pinch or two of Italian seasoning (again,  I eyeball the amounts).

top with rest of mozzarella and parmesan

Top with the remaining mozzarella and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese –  to your liking.

once broiled, top with extra parmesan, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes

Slip the pan under the broiler for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden in spots. Once done, immediately sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and add a little more Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if desired.

serve topped with fresh basil

Serve with fresh basil scattered over top.

Margherita Pizza Toast

Perfect little handheld pizza toast!

Margherita Pizza Toast

Enjoy! And if you give this Margherita Pizza Toast recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Margherita Pizza Toast

Yield: 2 servings

Margherita Pizza Toast

Margherita Pizza Toast is perfect for a quick and easy snack or meal. Toasted sourdough bread is topped with pizza sauce, sliced tomato and lots of melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Serve topped with fresh basil. Yields 2 servings but can be halved to serve 1 or doubled to serve more.

  • 2 slices sourdough bread, (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce, more or less depending on preference
  • 2/3 cup mozzarella, freshly grated
  • 6 slices tomato
  • 2 pinches kosher salt
  • 2 pinches italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • red pepper flakes, optional
  • 10 – 12 small basil leaves
  • Move an oven rack to the highest position and preheat your ovens broiler on high. Butter sourdough bread and toast in a skillet over medium to medium heat. Remove and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.

  • Spread each slice with pizza sauce. Top with a little of the freshly grated Mozzarella cheese.

  • Next, add sliced tomato, a pinch of kosher salt, some freshly ground black pepper and Italian seasoning (I eyeball the amounts).

  • Top with the remaining mozzarella and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese –  to your liking.

  • Slip the pan under the broiler for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden in spots. Once done, immediately sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and add a little more Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, if desired.

  • Lastly, serve with fresh basil scattered over top.

  • NOTE: All amounts in this recipe will depend on the size of your sourdough. My slices are smaller, larger slices will obviously need more to cover them.

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
NOTE: All amounts in this recipe will depend on the size of your sourdough. My slices are smaller, larger slices will obviously need more to cover them.

Serving: 1toast, Calories: 331kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 849mg, Potassium: 409mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1221IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 313mg, Iron: 4mg

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