Description
BBQ Texas Toast Pizza is a quick and flavorful twist on traditional pizza, made by layering tangy BBQ sauce, cheese, and toppings on thick slices of Texas toast. It’s perfect for a fast lunch, snack, or fun family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices Texas toast (frozen or fresh garlic toast)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using fresh bread)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using fresh bread, brush slices with olive oil and lightly toast in the oven for 5 minutes. If using frozen garlic toast, bake according to package directions until lightly golden.
- Spread a layer of BBQ sauce on each slice of toast.
- Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and red onion slices.
- Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Customize with additional toppings like bell peppers, jalapeños, or bacon bits.
- Swap BBQ sauce for marinara for a more classic pizza flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Texas toast pizza, BBQ chicken toast, easy pizza recipe, garlic toast pizza, quick dinner