Margherita Pizza Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices sourdough bread ((see notes))
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce (more or less depending on preference)
• 2/3 cup mozzarella (freshly grated)
• 6 slices tomato
• 2 pinches kosher salt
• 2 pinches italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• red pepper flakes (optional)
• 10 - 12 small basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Move an oven rack to the highest position and preheat your ovens broiler on high. Butter sourdough bread and toast in a skillet over medium to medium heat. Remove and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.

2. 2

   Spread each slice with pizza sauce. Top with a little of the freshly grated Mozzarella cheese.

3. 3

   Next, add sliced tomato, a pinch of kosher salt, some freshly ground black pepper and Italian seasoning (I eyeball the amounts).

4. 4

   Top with the remaining mozzarella and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese - to your liking.

5. 5

   Slip the pan under the broiler for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden in spots. Once done, immediately sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and add a little more Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, if desired.

6. 6

   Lastly, serve with fresh basil scattered over top.

7. 7

   NOTE: All amounts in this recipe will depend on the size of your sourdough. My slices are smaller, larger slices will obviously need more to cover them.