Cheesy Pizza Lava Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Butter
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2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
→ Toast Base
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4 large bread slices (white or brown)
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2 slices cheddar cheese
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½ cup pizza sauce
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
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Mini pepperoni slices
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Sliced mushrooms
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Cubed bell peppers
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Sliced black olives
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Red pepper flakes for garnish
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Dried oregano for garnish
# Instructions:
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Get your oven hot and ready at 375°F (190°C).
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Mix together the softened butter with minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper until you've got a smooth, fragrant spread.
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Spread your bread slices on a baking sheet, butter them up with your garlic mixture, and pop them in the middle rack for about 5 minutes until they're getting golden.
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Flip two of the toasted slices over, top each with cheddar cheese, then cover with the remaining slices (butter side down). Press down in the middle to make a nice hollow for your toppings.
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Fill that hollow with pizza sauce, pile on the shredded mozzarella, and add your favorite toppings.
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Back in the oven for 8-10 minutes until everything's melty, then switch to broil for 1-2 minutes to get that perfect golden top. Finish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and oregano.
# Notes:
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This recipe works best with thick-cut bread that can hold up to all the toppings
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Feel free to swap in your favorite pizza toppings
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Watch carefully during the broiling step to avoid burning