Pizza Toast
This quick and easy pizza toast is a fun, kid-friendly way to satisfy those pizza cravings—without the fuss of dough or takeout. It’s perfect for lunch, a speedy weeknight dinner, or even a build-your-own pizza night with the kids!
Why This Recipe
- No dough needed – Just grab a slice of bread and you’re halfway there.
- Perfect for picky eaters – Kids can choose their own toppings and help assemble.
- Freezer-friendly & air fryer ready – Great for batch prep and quick snacks.
Ingredients You Will Need
Ingredient Notes and Substitutes
- Bread: Any kind works! If your kids are crust-averse or like the idea of a round pizza, use a cookie cutter or glass to trim a circular toast base. I make Gluten-Free versions for my son on Gluten-free bread. When I make GF versions, I do toast the bread first as I find it keeps it from going soggy.
- Cheese: Use what you’ve got—basic shredded cheese, tasty cheese, or fresh mozzarella all work.
- Sauce options: Store-bought pizza sauce is fine, or try one of these homemade versions:
Pizza Toast Toppings (Use What You Have)
Veggie Ideas:
- Sweetcorn (canned or frozen)
- Grated carrot or zucchini
- Finely chopped capsicum (bell pepper)
- Mushrooms (raw or cooked)
- Cooked broccoli florets
- Sliced olives
- Pineapple chunks
Protein Boosts:
- Shredded cooked chicken
- Diced ham or bacon
- Leftover sausage or meatballs
- Tinned tuna or salmon
- Crumbled tofu or lentils (great for veggie pizzas)
Extra Flavour:
- Pesto (as a base or drizzle)
- Cream cheese dollops
- Fresh basil or oregano
- Grated parmesan
- A swirl of BBQ sauce or hummus
Mix and match based on what your kids love or what’s hanging out in the fridge—it’s all fair game!
Toast Pizza Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Pizza Toast recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: Pick your bread & get creative with shapes
Start with a slice of bread—whatever kind your family likes. If your kids are crust-averse or absolutely team “pizza must be round”, grab a cookie cutter or a big glass and cut a circle from the middle. Totally optional, but super fun! (And don’t toss those crusts—they’re great for dipping later or turning into breadcrumbs.)
Lightly toast the bread now if you want a crispier base. It helps avoid sogginess once the sauce goes on.
Step two: Spread the sauce & add your toppings
Now it’s time for the fun part—toppings!
First, spoon on some pizza sauce. You can go homemade or use a jar from the pantry. Spread it all the way to the edges if your kids are sauce lovers, or keep it in the middle if they prefer less mess.
Let the kids build their own if you have time—it turns dinner into an activity.
Step three: Freeze some for later
Got extra? Pop a few prepped pizza toasts in a ziplock bag and freeze them uncooked. They’re perfect for future “I’m hungry!” moments. My kids love pulling one out and air frying it themselves for an after-school snack.
No need to defrost—straight from freezer to oven or air fryer works just fine.
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Step four: Bake until golden & melty
Pop your pizzas in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 10 minutes, or into the air fryer for 6 minutes. You’re looking for golden edges and bubbling cheese.
Let them cool slightly before handing them over—hot cheese can be a bit intense for little mouths!
Top Tips
Here is how you can make these Toast Pizzas perfectly and quickly every time!
- Freezer-friendly: Assemble pizza toasts and freeze before baking. Cook straight from frozen—no thawing needed! My kids pop them in frozen into the air fryer for a quick hot snack.
- Don't forget you can totally serve Pizza Toasts for breakfast - I mean in reality, it can have a lot more nutritious goodies on it than jam on toast!
- Lunchbox-friendly: Cook, cool, and pack with an ice pack. They’re surprisingly tasty cold.
- DIY pizza night: Set out bread, sauce, toppings, and let everyone make their own.
How to Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby Led Weaning
For younger babies:
- Use low-sodium cheese and a no-added-salt sauce
- Think about the toppings, choose soft finger squashable toppings that aren't high in salt... i.e .skip the processed meats.
- Offer as strips or small squares for self-feeding.
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Ingredients
- 1 slice bread (any kind your family enjoys—white, whole grain, gluten-free)
- 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
Toppings
- 2 cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon spinach finely shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven, toaster oven or air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Prep your bread: Toast the bread slices lightly before assembling—this helps prevent sogginess and gives the finished pizza toast a crispier bite. If the classic round pizza shape is a big deal in your house, you can use a round cookie cutter or pizza cutter to trim the crusts and make a mini round “pizza” base. Totally optional—but definitely fun!
- Sauce it up: Spread 2–3 tablespoons of your pizza sauce onto each slice.
- Add toppings: Let the kids help sprinkle on their favorite toppings and finish with a generous handful of cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden. Airfryer 6 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
- Cool slightly before serving—those little mouths can be sensitive to hot cheese!
Notes
- Freezer-friendly: Assemble pizza toasts and freeze before baking. Cook straight from frozen—no thawing needed! My kids pop them in frozen into the air fryer for a quick hot snack.
- Don't forget you can totally serve Pizza Toasts for breakfast - I mean in reality, it can have a lot more nutritious goodies on it than jam on toast!
- Lunchbox-friendly: Cook, cool, and pack with an ice pack. They’re surprisingly tasty cold.
- DIY pizza night: Set out bread, sauce, toppings, and let everyone make their own.
- Bread: Any kind works! If your kids are crust-averse or like the idea of a round pizza, use a cookie cutter or glass to trim a circular toast base. I make Gluten-Free versions for my son on Gluten-free bread. When I make GF versions, I do toast the bread first as I find it keeps it from going soggy.
- Cheese: Use what you’ve got—basic shredded cheese, tasty cheese, or fresh mozzarella all work.
- Sauce options: Store-bought pizza sauce is fine, or try one of these homemade versions:
- Homemade Marinara Sauce
- Roasted Tomato Paste
- Bonus Vegetable Pizza Sauce
- Sweetcorn (canned or frozen)
- Grated carrot or zucchini
- Finely chopped capsicum (bell pepper)
- Mushrooms (raw or cooked)
- Cooked broccoli florets
- Sliced olives
- Pineapple chunks
- Shredded cooked chicken
- Diced ham or bacon
- Leftover sausage or meatballs
- Tinned tuna or salmon
- Crumbled tofu or lentils (great for veggie pizzas)
- Pesto (as a base or drizzle)
- Cream cheese dollops
- Fresh basil or oregano
- Grated parmesan
- A swirl of BBQ sauce or hummus
Quick Start Guide To BLW
Baby led weaning doesn’t need to be complicated, grab my quick start guide to begin your little ones food journey.