Fancy pizza without the time and effort of making dough? This easy homemade pizza toast is a fun, budget-friendly recipe that transforms everyday bread into a delicious meal or snack.
Perfect for busy weekdays, after-school lunches or a simple weekend treat, pizza toast can be adapted with your favourite toppings and is a great way to use up ingredients you already have at home. Similar quick pizza-style toast recipes are popular for their simplicity, using bread as an easy alternative to a traditional pizza base.
This recipe has been inspired by Cooking Good, who share practical recipes designed to help people cook affordable, healthy and enjoyable meals at home. We’ve created our own version using simple ingredients that are easy to find and customise.
Ingredients
For the pizza toast
- 4 slices of wholemeal or white bread
- 4 tbsp tomato passata or tomato purée
- 100g grated mozzarella or Cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs
- A pinch of black pepper
Topping ideas
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sweetcorn
- Peppers
- Tomatoes
- Cooked chicken
- Ham
- Spinach
- Fresh basil leaves
Method
- Preheat the grill to medium-high or heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Lightly toast the bread on one side to help create a crisp base.
- Spread the untoasted side with tomato passata or tomato purée.
- Sprinkle over the cheese, herbs and your chosen toppings.
- Place under the grill for 3–5 minutes, or bake in the oven for around 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve warm with a side salad or fresh vegetables for a quick and balanced meal.
Top Tip
Pizza toast is a brilliant recipe for getting children involved in cooking. Let everyone choose their own toppings and create their own mini pizzas using ingredients already available in the fridge.
It’s also a great way to reduce food waste, leftover vegetables, cooked meats or small amounts of cheese can all be given a new life as tasty toppings.
Why We Love This Recipe
Simple recipes can often be the most useful, especially when cooking on a budget or trying to make the most of ingredients at home. Pizza toast is quick, versatile and easy to adapt, making it a great option for families, students or anyone looking for a speedy homemade meal.
With a few basic ingredients, you can create something delicious that feels like a treat while keeping cooking simple.
Recipe inspiration: With thanks to Cooking Good for inspiring this recipe. Their work helps people build confidence in the kitchen, enjoy cooking from scratch and discover affordable ways to make good food at home.
