This Texas Toast Pizza is the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family - even the picky eaters! Easy to make with garlicky Texas toast, pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, it’ll be on the table in just 15 minutes.
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When it comes to easy dinners, this Texas toast pizza is at the top of the list! With frozen Texas toast, store-bought sauce, and pre-shredded cheese, it doesn’t get much easier than this.
While I do love a good homemade pizza, sometimes you just need to keep things super simple. Plus, this is a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. They can choose their own toppings and help put them onto the pizzas. Since this recipe makes individual portions, it’s easy to keep everyone happy!
For more kid-approved dishes, check out my taco spaghetti, slow cooker chicken legs, and cheeseburger tacos next.
Ingredients
- Frozen Texas Toast: I opted for the original garlic flavor for this easy pizza recipe. Feel free to use any brand you’d like.
- Pizza Sauce: You can use store-bought or homemade pizza sauce, or go with jarred marinara if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Choose low-moisture mozzarella shreds for best results. Fresh mozzarella tends to have too much moisture.
- Toppings and Garnishes: Pick your favorite toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and more. Then, you can garnish the cooked pizzas with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning or parsley if you’d like.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free frozen Texas toast to make this recipe gluten-free.
- White Pizza: Swap the pizza sauce for healthy Alfredo sauce and use a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Extra Cheesy: Instead of the garlic flavor, use five cheese Texas toast as the base for your pizzas.
How to Make Pizza on Texas Toast
Get started making your Texas toast garlic bread pizza by preheating your oven to the temperature noted on the package of Texas toast.
Step 1: Prebake the toast. Place the frozen toast slices on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for half of the time indicated on the package.
Step 2: Add the sauce. Spread some pizza sauce onto each toast slice.
Step 3: Add cheese and toppings. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese onto each piece of toast followed by any toppings of your choice.
Step 4: Bake. Place the baking sheet back into the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese. Enjoy as is or garnish with Italian seasoning or parsley.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this toast pizza on its own or with a side dish. Here are some great ideas:
- Pair it with some pasta salad like this tortellini pasta salad, lemon orzo salad, or chicken pesto pasta salad.
- Serve your pizza toast with a bowl of soup like this chicken pastina or this chicken gnocchi soup.
- Make it a girls’ night and nosh on some pizza while you drink some chambord and champagne cocktails.
Expert Tips
- Avoid using too many toppings: Overloading with toppings can weigh down the toast and prevent it from staying crispy. Just choose a few of your favorites!
- Let It Rest Before Serving: Allow the pizzas to cool for a minute or two after baking to allow the cheese to set and prevent burns.
- Storing: This Texas garlic toast pizza is best enjoyed immediately, but you can wrap any leftovers in aluminum foil or place in a zip top bag, and store them in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best results.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! First, preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Next, place the frozen Texas toast pieces in a single layer (you may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer). Air fry for 3 minutes. Then, spread pizza sauce on each slice and add cheese and toppings. Air fry for 3-5 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
This can happen if the toast isn’t precooked before adding the cheese and toppings. Make sure not to skip this step. Also, avoid using too much sauce, as excess moisture can make the bread soft. If needed, you can bake it a little longer to help crisp it up.
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Texas Toast Pizza
Ingredients
- 8 slices frozen Texas toast garlic-flavored
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: pepperoni veggies ect.
- Optional: parsley or italian seasonings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the Texas toast package (usually 425°F).
- Arrange the Texas toast slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Texas toast for half the recommended cooking time (about 3-4 minutes) to lightly crisp the base.
- Remove the toast from the oven and spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each slice.
- Sprinkle each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese, dividing it evenly among the slices.
- Add pepperoni slices or your choice of toppings on top of the cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle parsley or Italian seasoning over the pizzas (if desired) and serve hot.
Notes
- Be sure to prebake the frozen Texas toast before adding the toppings to keep it crispy.
- Avoid using too much sauce or toppings so your pizza doesn’t get soggy and fall apart.
- Texas toast pizza is best enjoyed right away, but you can keep the leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days if needed and reheat them in the oven.
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