20-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Crostini
If you're a fan of French bread pizza, then you have to make these pizza crostini ASAP! They have melty mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and sliced peppers for a little crunch. But of course, you can use any toppings that you like. And they take like, 20 minutes to throw together. Amazing for parties, movie nights, & game day!
Ingredients
- 24 homemade crostini or store-bought
- 1 1/2 cups roasted tomato sauce or store-bought pizza sauce (400 milliliters)
- 16 ounces whole milk mozzarella, thinly sliced (454 grams)
- 2 1/2 ounces pepperoni, cut into quarters (70 grams)
- 6 mini bell peppers, de-seeded & thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped (12 grams)
- Red pepper flakes, oregano, & parmesan, for serving
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C). Line the crostini on a sheet pan.
- Spread 1 Tablespoon (16 milliliters) of tomato sauce on each crostini. Top the toasts with a slice of cheese, a few slices of pepperoni, and a few slices of bell peppers. Sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Bake the crostini for 5-6 minutes, until the cheese is melty. Then, turn the broiler to HIGH, and broil for another 2-3 minutes, until the pepperoni is crispy and the cheese is starting to bubble. Keep a close eye so it doesn't burn!
- Garnish the crostini with red pepper flakes, oregano, and parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Use good-quality, whole milk mozzarella for the best texture and meltiness. I like Buffalo mozz if I can find it.
You can pretty much use any pizza topping you like in this recipe. If the topping is particularly hearty (like onions or raw mushrooms), I would sauté them for a few minutes first. Since these crostini only cook for a few minutes, the veggies could come out raw if not!
For the best texture, serve the crostini right away. The red sauce will make the toasts soggy over time.
Serving: 1crostini, Calories: 159kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 435mg, Potassium: 118mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 132mg, Iron: 1mg
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