Pizza Lava Toast Fusion (Print View)

Melty cheese and savory toppings over crisp bread—lava toast brings bubbly pizza flavors in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread Base

01 - 4 slices thick-cut white bread or sourdough bread

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

05 - 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni or vegetarian substitute
06 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
07 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
08 - 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
09 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat broiler or toaster oven to high heat setting.
02 - Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and broil for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
03 - Generously spread pizza sauce or marinara evenly over each toasted bread slice.
04 - Top each slice with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan, mounding cheese in the center for a molten effect.
05 - Distribute preferred toppings such as pepperoni, black olives, bell pepper, and mushrooms over cheese. Sprinkle with dried oregano and red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Return to broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully, until cheese melts, bubbles, and starts to overflow the bread edges.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes to set the cheese before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just twenty minutes from start to finish
  • Requires only easy-to-find ingredients you probably have on hand already
  • Customizable with any cheeses or toppings you love
  • Gives you all the fun and satisfaction of pizza without dialing delivery
  • A crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike thanks to its dramatic lava cheese flow
02 -
  • High in protein from cheese to keep you full for hours
  • Kid-approved and fun to make as a family project
  • Switches easily between vegetarian and meaty versions depending on your toppings
03 -
  • Always watch your broiler like a hawk to avoid burnt bread edges
  • Layer the mozzarella high in the middle of each slice that is the secret to getting that dramatic cheese lava effect
  • Let your bread cool slightly before topping to prevent the sauce from soaking in and making things soggy
  • For even browning rotate your baking sheet halfway through broiling

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