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Texas Toast Garlic Bread Pizza: A Delicious Twist on Classic Pizza Recipes

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Enjoy a fun twist on pizza with Texas Toast Garlic Bread Pizza! Thick-cut Texas toast serves as a crispy base, topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and your choice of toppings. Perfect for family dinners or game day snacks, this easy recipe is sure to please everyone!

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf of Texas toast (thick-cut bread)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (or your favorite toppings)
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lay the slices of Texas toast out on a baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  3. Drizzle a little olive oil over each slice.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder evenly over the slices.
  5. Add dried oregano and basil on top of the garlic powder.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix the marinara sauce with the remaining dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  8. Set the sauce aside and prepare your shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Slice pepperoni or chop vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for toppings.
  10. Once the Texas toast is out of the oven, let it cool for a minute.
  11. Spread a generous amount of marinara sauce on each slice of Texas toast.
  12. Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  13. Add your toppings, placing pepperoni slices or veggies evenly over the cheese.
  14. Finish by sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  15. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  16. Place the baking sheet with the assembled pizzas back into the oven.
  17. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  18. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  19. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize your toppings based on your preferences.
  • For a vegetarian option, load up on fresh vegetables instead of meat.
  • This recipe is perfect for parties or as a fun family meal.

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