Description
These Texas Toast Pizzas are the ultimate quick comfort food—crispy garlic toast topped with melty cheese and your favorite toppings. Ready in minutes, kid-approved, and perfect for busy lunch or easy weeknight meals with zero dough and zero stress.
Ingredients
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6 slices frozen Texas toast (garlic style)
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½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
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1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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12–18 pepperoni slices (or topping of choice)
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Optional toppings: cooked sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives
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Dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Oven Method
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Arrange Texas toast slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
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Sprinkle a light layer of cheese directly on the toast (this helps prevent sogginess).
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Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of sauce over each slice and spread gently.
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Add toppings, then finish with remaining cheese.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
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Remove from oven, rest 1 minute, and serve warm.
Air Fryer Method (Optional)
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
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Assemble pizzas as above.
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Cook in a single layer for 5–8 minutes, until fully melted and crisp.
Notes
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Use light sauce to avoid soggy toast.
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Low-moisture mozzarella melts best and won’t release excess water.
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For extra crispiness, pre-bake toast for 2–3 minutes before adding toppings.
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Best enjoyed fresh while hot and crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Oven or Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Texas toast pizza
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg