Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas

Looking for a fun and easy dinner idea for the family? These Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas turn crispy, buttery garlic toast into individual little pizzas loaded with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings. They’re quick enough for a busy weeknight and simple enough that kids can help assemble their own.

The garlic toast gets golden and crisp around the edges while the mozzarella melts into a bubbly, cheesy topping. Set out a few toppings and let everyone create their own mini pizza—a family dinner that feels more like fun than cooking!

Why You’ll Love These Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas

• Quick weeknight dinner with minimal prep
• Uses convenient frozen garlic toast
• Kid-friendly and easy for little hands to assemble
• Customizable with different toppings
• Crispy, buttery garlic bread meets cheesy pizza
• Great for lunch, dinner, snacks, or casual gatherings
• Ready in about 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen garlic toast slices
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup mini pepperoni
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Optional Toppings

• Cooked crumbled sausage
• Diced bell peppers
• Sliced mushrooms
• Black olives
• Diced ham
• Cooked bacon
• Pineapple
• Red onion
• Fresh basil
• Red pepper flakes

How to Make Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Arrange the Garlic Toast

Place the frozen garlic toast slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

There’s no need to thaw them first. Keeping the toast frozen helps it hold its shape while the toppings bake.

3. Add the Pizza Sauce

Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each piece of garlic toast, leaving a small border around the edges.

Don’t use too much sauce—the garlic toast can become soggy if heavily covered.

4. Add the Cheese

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.

Add a little Parmesan for extra savory flavor.

5. Let the Kids Customize

This is the fun part!

Add mini pepperoni or let everyone choose their favorite toppings. Kids can make their own combinations, from simple cheese pizzas to loaded pepperoni pizzas.

6. Bake

Bake for approximately 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the garlic toast is golden and crisp around the edges.

For extra browning, place the pizzas under the broiler for 30–60 seconds, watching them carefully.

7. Finish and Serve

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Let the mini pizzas cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

Tips for the Best Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas

Don’t overload the toast.
A light layer of sauce and toppings allows the garlic bread to stay crisp.

Use freshly shredded mozzarella.
It melts beautifully and gives you those delicious cheesy, stretchy bites.

Keep toppings small.
Since these are mini pizzas, finely diced toppings work better and cook more evenly.

Watch the broiler.
The cheese can go from golden to burnt very quickly, so stay nearby if you use the broiler.

Make it a family activity.
Put the toppings in small bowls and let everyone build their own pizzas before baking.

Fun Topping Combinations

Classic Pepperoni

Pizza sauce + mozzarella + mini pepperoni + Parmesan.

Cheesy Garlic

Pizza sauce + mozzarella + Parmesan + Italian seasoning.

Supreme

Pepperoni + sausage + bell pepper + mushrooms + olives.

Bacon Ranch

Mozzarella + cooked bacon + a drizzle of ranch after baking.

Hawaiian

Ham + pineapple + mozzarella.

Veggie

Bell peppers + mushrooms + olives + red onion + mozzarella.

What to Serve With Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas

Turn these little pizzas into a complete family meal by serving them with:

• Caesar salad
• Garden salad
• Fresh fruit
• Roasted vegetables
• Carrot and cucumber sticks
• Potato wedges
• Extra pizza sauce for dipping

How to Store Leftovers

Allow leftover pizzas to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

How to Reheat

For the crispiest results, reheat the pizzas in a 375°F oven or air fryer until the cheese is hot and the garlic toast is crisp again.

The microwave works for a quick reheat, but the toast will be softer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use homemade garlic bread?

Yes. Slice a loaf of garlic bread into smaller pieces and use it as the base. Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness.

Can I use different cheese?

Absolutely. Try mozzarella with cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack, or a pizza cheese blend.

Can I use fresh vegetables?

Yes, but dice them very small. For vegetables that release a lot of moisture, such as mushrooms, sautéing them first helps keep the toast crisp.

Can I make these vegetarian?

Yes! Simply leave out the pepperoni and use your favorite combination of vegetables and cheese.