Description
A quick and delicious Chili Pizza Bread recipe that combines savory chili, vegetables, and melted cheeses on crispy garlic toast. Perfect for a flavorful snack or a light meal, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes and serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Chili
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 15 oz canned chili
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 4 oz canned mushrooms (pieces and stems)
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
Bread and Cheese
- 1 garlic toast (or french bread)
- 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Other
- Oil for cooking onions (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler: Set your oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for toasting the chili bread.
- Cook the onions: Heat a bit of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the chopped yellow onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chili and vegetables: Stir in the canned chili, canned mushrooms, chopped bell pepper, and drained diced tomatoes. Cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to blend flavors and heat through.
- Prepare the bread: Place the garlic toast or sliced french bread on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the hot chili mixture evenly over each side of the bread.
- Add cheese and broil: Sprinkle parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the chili-covered bread. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese melts and the garlic bread becomes crispy and toasted.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice if using French bread, and serve immediately while the bread is hot and the cheese bubbly.
Notes
- Keep a close eye while broiling as cheese can burn quickly.
- You can substitute the garlic toast with a fresh baguette for a crunchier texture.
- Adding a pinch of chili flakes can enhance the spiciness for those who prefer heat.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the canned chili is meat-free.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an oven or toaster oven for best texture retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chili pizza bread, chili toast, easy snack, quick meal, broiled pizza bread
