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Ciabatta Bread Pizza

Personal-Sized Ciabatta Pizzas

These Personal-Sized Ciabatta Pizzas are a quick and delicious way to enjoy a pizza night without the hassle of making dough
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Loaf 6-inch Ciabatta Bread Loaf Sliced in Half Lengthwise
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Peeled
  • 1/4 Cup Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 Ounce Cooked Crumbled Sausage Or Any Leftover Protein
  • 1 Ounce Diced Red Onion
  • 1 Ounce Mozzarella Cheese Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 Ounce Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Pastry Brush or Spoon (For Spreading Oil)
  • 1 Oven-Safe Spatula or Tongs (For Broiling)
  • 1 Garlic Press or Microplane For the Garlic
  • 1 Broiler (In Oven)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). While it heats up, prep your ingredients.
  2. Prepare the Ciabatta
    Take your sliced ciabatta bread and brush the cut sides with olive oil. For that extra burst of flavor, rub each half with a whole clove of garlic, infusing the bread with aromatic goodness.
  3. Spread the Sauce
    Use those extra crushed tomatoes from your jar, spreading about 2 tablespoons per ciabatta half. Don’t be shy—if you’ve got more sauce left over, feel free to use it!
  4. Add Toppings
    Sprinkle the cooked sausage and diced red onions evenly across both slices. These ingredients add a savory, slightly sweet crunch that pairs perfectly with the tomatoes
  5. Cheese it Up
    Layer thin slices of mozzarella over the bread, followed by a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan. This blend of cheeses creates a gooey, melty topping with just the right amount of sharpness
  6. Bake
    Place the ciabatta pizzas on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt and bubble
  7. Broil for Perfection
    To get that beautiful, browned top, switch off the oven and turn the broiler to high. Slide the pizzas under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to ensure they don’t burn. Once the cheese is golden and bubbling, they’re ready
  8. Serve
    Remove the pizzas from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness

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Notes

  • Customizable Toppings: The beauty of these mini pizzas is their flexibility. Use leftover veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach. Got some extra chicken or bacon? Toss it on! You can even switch out the mozzarella for any cheese you need to use up, like cheddar or provolone.
  • Perfect Ciabatta Crunch: For an extra-crispy base, toast the ciabatta bread briefly before adding the toppings. This will ensure the bread doesn’t get soggy under the sauce.
  • Herb it Up: Fresh herbs like basil or oregano can take these pizzas to the next level. Sprinkle them on after baking for a pop of color and flavor.