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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the bread crusts in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over the bread crusts. Gently mix to distribute the seasoning.
Spread the seasoned bread crusts onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake the bread crusts for 5 minutes to lightly toast them.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Spoon small dollops of pizza sauce onto the bread crusts, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Distribute the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the entire sheet for extra flavor.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 8285 mg | 360% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 502.4 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 137.3 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1623 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1808 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
