Description
Pizza de Pão is a delicious and easy-to-make savory snack that transforms simple sandwich bread slices into mini pizzas. Topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, and fresh vegetables, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying treat. Baked to golden crispness, it’s a perfect Brazilian-style comfort food that’s versatile and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 6 slices sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Sauce & Cheese
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or ham
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the bread pizzas so they come out crisp and perfectly cooked.
- Prepare Bread Base: Lightly brush one side of each sandwich bread slice with melted butter. Place the buttered side down onto a baking sheet to ensure a crispy bottom crust during baking.
- Add Sauce: Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of marinara or pizza sauce over the unbuttered side of each bread slice, creating the saucy base for the toppings.
- Layer Cheese: Sprinkle approximately 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce on each bread slice, which will melt into a gooey, savory layer.
- Add Toppings: Distribute sliced pepperoni or ham, black olives, diced bell peppers, and finely chopped onions evenly over the cheese on each bread slice for a flavorful bite.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the toppings to enhance the Italian-inspired flavors and add aroma.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden, and the bread edges are crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly for a few minutes, then serve warm as a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- You can customize toppings with cooked sausage, mushrooms, or corn to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra crispiness, toast the bread lightly before adding the toppings.
- Use whole wheat bread as a healthier alternative to increase fiber content.
