Pizza Lava Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Butter
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2 tablespoons room temp salted butter
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2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
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½ teaspoon oregano, dried
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¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves
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¼ teaspoon regular salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Toast Base
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4 thick bread slices (either white or brown)
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2 slices of sharp cheddar
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½ cup tomato pizza sauce
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1 cup mozzarella, shredded
→ Toppings
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Small pepperoni rounds
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Chopped fresh mushrooms
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Diced sweet peppers
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Black olives, thinly sliced
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Red pepper flakes to finish
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Sprinkle of dried oregano
# Instructions:
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Warm up your oven to 375°F (190°C) before you start.
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Combine the soft butter with chopped garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until everything's well mixed.
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Lay your bread on a baking tray, smear with your garlic butter mix, and toast in the middle of the oven for about 5 minutes until they turn light gold.
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Turn over two of your toasted slices, put cheddar on each, then top with the other slices (butter facing down). Press the center to create a dip for your toppings.
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Pour sauce into the middle dip, cover with mozzarella, and arrange your chosen toppings on top.
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Stick them back in the oven for 8-10 minutes till everything melts. Then switch to broil for a minute or two for a crispy top. Add some red pepper flakes and oregano to finish.
# Notes:
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Sturdy, thick bread works better as it won't get soggy from the toppings
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Switch up toppings based on what you like most
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Keep an eye on them while broiling so they don't burn