- 24slices of Maple Leaf Natural Selections Pepperoni
- 4thick cut slices round sour dough bread
- 2125 gram balls fresh mozzarella, sliced into 12 rounds
- 8tbsp olive oil
- 1tbsp Italian seasoning
- 4tbsp pizza sauce, warm
- 2tbsp parmesan, grated
- 6slices large tomato
- Basil – garnish
- Preheat oven to low broil setting. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil onto each side of bread. Place toast onto baking sheet and broil toast for about 1 minute per side or until just golden. Remove from oven.
- Assemble toast by layering cheese, followed by tomato sauce, tomato slices and pepperoni. Sprinkle seasoning and parmesan cheese over top.
- Broil for about 3 to 4 minutes until cheese has melted and pepperoni has started to crisp.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with basil if desired.
Serve with a side garden salad with Italian vinaigrette or with a small Caesar salad.