Thick sourdough with garlicky tomato sauce, layered cheeses, and savory toppings broiled to melty goodness.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread
→ Tomato Sauce
02 - ½ cup marinara sauce
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
→ Cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - ¼ cup shredded provolone cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings (optional)
08 - 8–10 slices pepperoni or salami (omit for vegetarian)
09 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - ¼ cup sliced black olives
11 - ¼ bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
→ Seasoning
13 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - Red pepper flakes, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, stir together marinara sauce, minced garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil until evenly mixed.
03 - Lightly toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or under the broiler until they turn just golden.
04 - Generously spread the garlicky tomato sauce over each slice of toasted bread.
05 - Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and provolone evenly over the sauced bread slices.
06 - Place your selected toppings such as pepperoni, onion, olives, and bell pepper over the cheese layer.
07 - Top with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and all of the grated Parmesan cheese.
08 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over each slice to enhance flavor.
09 - Broil the assembled toasts for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheeses have melted, bubble, and develop a golden brown hue.
10 - Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.
