Description
Transform simple garlic Texas toast into crispy personal pizzas topped with melted mozzarella and halal pepperoni in just 12 minutes. This quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor perfect for busy weeknights, quick lunches or satisfying snacks that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices garlic Texas toast (check label for halal-friendly ingredients)
- 1 cup halal-certified marinara or pizza sauce (vegetarian)
- 1½ cups halal-certified shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices halal beef or turkey pepperoni (such as Midamar or Zabiha Halal brand)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
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- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 420°F (215°C).
- Toast the Bread: Arrange garlic Texas toast on a non-stick or foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, flipping halfway (2½ minutes per side) until lightly toasted.
- Add Toppings: Remove from oven. Spoon a thin layer of sauce on each toast slice. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, then top with halal pepperoni.
- Broil to Perfection: Turn oven to broil. Return tray to oven and broil for up to 2 minutes — watch closely! Cheese should be melted and bubbly, with slightly crisped edges.
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- Season and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with basil and oregano. Serve hot!
Notes
- Don’t oversauce the toast to prevent sogginess – a thin layer is perfect
- Watch carefully during broiling as it can go from perfect to burnt quickly
- For best results, let cheese come to room temperature before using
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Reheat in 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness
- Ensure all ingredients are halal-certified for dietary compliance
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Quick Meals, Pizza
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American, Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg