Pizza Bread Crusts
Transform your leftover bread crusts into a pizza-inspired masterpiece with this quick and easy recipe for Pizza Bread Crusts! Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a creative way to reduce food waste, this dish combines crispy bread crusts with bold flavors of garlic, Italian seasoning, and melty mozzarella cheese. Topped with zesty pizza sauce, savory pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, these crunchy bites are baked to perfection in just 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil for a touch of elegance and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping. This family-friendly recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings and delivers all the comforting flavors of pizza in an easy-to-make, bite-sized format.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups leftover bread crusts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 slices pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 leaves fresh basil (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place the bread crusts in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 3
Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over the bread crusts. Gently mix to distribute the seasoning.
Step 4
Spread the seasoned bread crusts onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Step 5
Bake the bread crusts for 5 minutes to lightly toast them.
Step 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Step 7
Spoon small dollops of pizza sauce onto the bread crusts, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Step 8
Distribute the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese.
Step 9
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the entire sheet for extra flavor.
Step 10
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 11
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1271.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3446.9 |
| Total Fat 102.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 122.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8285.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 502.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.2g | |
| Protein 137.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1622.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1807.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories