Sourdough bread topped with tomato sauce, melted cheeses, and your favorite savory toppings, broiled crisp.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread
→ Tomato Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
→ Cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings (optional)
08 - 8–10 slices pepperoni or salami (omit for vegetarian)
09 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
11 - 1/4 bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
→ Seasoning
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - Red pepper flakes, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Set oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - Combine marinara sauce, minced garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
03 - Lightly toast sourdough slices until just golden using a toaster or under the broiler.
04 - Evenly spread a generous layer of the garlicky tomato sauce over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses over the sauce on each slice.
06 - Distribute chosen toppings such as pepperoni, red onion, black olives, and bell pepper evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Cover toppings with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and the grated Parmesan cheese.
08 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the toppings and cheese.
09 - Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
