Italian students invented toast pizza in 1960s dorms because actual ovens were banned in university housing.
Toast Pizza Sandwich
Indulge your pizza cravings with this irresistible oven-baked Toast Pizza Sandwich! Packed with melty mozzarella, zesty marinara, and your favorite toppings, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple bread into a savory delight. Say goodbye to delivery hassles and hello to a homemade treat that’s perfect for any meal!
Prep
5
min
Cook
6
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Pizzakäse (pizza cheese)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (15-30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 2 slices of toast
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce on each slice of toast, reaching the edges.
- 2
Sprinkle pizza cheese evenly on top of the tomato sauce.
- 3
Add your desired toppings to the toast slices.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Celsius and bake the toast slices for 3 minutes.
- 5
Using a spatula, place one slice on top of the other to form a sandwich.
- 6
Return the sandwich to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your oven to 480°F (250°C) and use the top rack position because radiant heat from above creates better cheese browning and prevents bottom toast from becoming soggy.equipment480°F top rack
- ✓Toast your bread to 75% doneness before adding toppings because it will continue cooking in the oven and prevents a soggy base while maintaining structural integrity.technique75% pre-toast
- ✓Spread sauce to within 1/4 inch of edges but not beyond because sauce expansion during heating can cause spillover and uneven browning at 480°F.technique1/4 inch border
- ✓Use low-moisture mozzarella (45-52% moisture content) instead of fresh mozzarella to prevent excess water from making the toast soggy during the 5-6 minute total bake time.ingredient45-52% moisture
- ✓Wait exactly 60-90 seconds after the first bake before assembling the sandwich so surface moisture evaporates and prevents steam from softening the bottom slice.timing60-90 seconds
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Prep
5
min
Cook
6
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Italian students invented toast pizza in 1960s dorms because actual ovens were banned in university housing.
Toast Pizza Sandwich
Indulge your pizza cravings with this irresistible oven-baked Toast Pizza Sandwich! Packed with melty mozzarella, zesty marinara, and your favorite toppings, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple bread into a savory delight. Say goodbye to delivery hassles and hello to a homemade treat that’s perfect for any meal!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Pizzakäse (pizza cheese)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (15-30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 2 slices of toast
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce on each slice of toast, reaching the edges.
- 2
Sprinkle pizza cheese evenly on top of the tomato sauce.
- 3
Add your desired toppings to the toast slices.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Celsius and bake the toast slices for 3 minutes.
- 5
Using a spatula, place one slice on top of the other to form a sandwich.
- 6
Return the sandwich to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your oven to 480°F (250°C) and use the top rack position because radiant heat from above creates better cheese browning and prevents bottom toast from becoming soggy.equipment480°F top rack
- ✓Toast your bread to 75% doneness before adding toppings because it will continue cooking in the oven and prevents a soggy base while maintaining structural integrity.technique75% pre-toast
- ✓Spread sauce to within 1/4 inch of edges but not beyond because sauce expansion during heating can cause spillover and uneven browning at 480°F.technique1/4 inch border
- ✓Use low-moisture mozzarella (45-52% moisture content) instead of fresh mozzarella to prevent excess water from making the toast soggy during the 5-6 minute total bake time.ingredient45-52% moisture
- ✓Wait exactly 60-90 seconds after the first bake before assembling the sandwich so surface moisture evaporates and prevents steam from softening the bottom slice.timing60-90 seconds