Description
Cheesy Ham & Tomato Pizza Toasts are a quick and delicious snack or appetizer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of crusty bread (French baguette or Italian loaf), cut into thick slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange bread slices on a baking tray. Brush lightly with olive oil or butter.
- Spread pizza sauce over each slice.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly.
- Add diced ham and cherry tomato halves.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and oregano.
- Place tray in preheated oven.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden edges.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil.
- Serve hot as a snack, lunch, or party appetizer.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- These toasts can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg