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A round piece of toast topped and cooked like pizza!
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Pizza Toast

A quick and kid-friendly pizza toast made with bread, sauce, cheese, and your favourite toppings—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a make-ahead snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Light Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pizza Toast, Pizza Toasts, Toast Pizza
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Stacey

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!

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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
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

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1873IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg