Upgraded TikTok Pizza Toast (Printable)

Thick sourdough with garlicky tomato, layered cheeses, and savory toppings broiled until bubbly and golden.

# Ingredient list:

→ Bread

01 - 2 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Tomato Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup high-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 - 8–10 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, mix marinara sauce with minced garlic and olive oil until well blended.
03 - Lightly toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or under the broiler until just golden.
04 - Generously spread the garlicky tomato sauce over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the sauce.
06 - Top with selected toppings such as pepperoni, red onion, olives, and bell pepper as desired.
07 - Cover toppings with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and all of the Parmesan cheese.
08 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper on top for seasoning.
09 - Place under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 20 minutes, which means you can satisfy pizza cravings without waiting for delivery or dough to rise.
  • The cheese gets impossibly melty and just slightly caramelized at the edges—that's where the magic happens.
  • You control every layer, so it tastes homemade in the best way, nothing like the shortcuts.
02 -
  • Don't skip the light toast on the bread—it's the difference between crispy-edged toast and bread that becomes a soggy, sad base.
  • Watch the broiler like a hawk those last two minutes; broilers vary wildly, and some will turn your masterpiece black in seconds.
03 -
  • Room-temperature sauce spreads easier and more evenly than cold sauce straight from the fridge—this is small but makes a real difference.
  • If your broiler runs hot, position the rack a notch lower and check it at three minutes instead of waiting for five.
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