Inspired by the TikTok-famous pizza toast, our version starts with thick toasted sourdough bread and either marinara sauce or pesto. The real star of the show comes next. Cottage cheese adds creamy texture and a boost of protein. From there, the pizza toast toppings are up to you! Try classic pizza ingredients like pepperoni, basil, or Parmesan cheese. Or, mix it up with hot honey, sundried tomatoes, or a soft-boiled egg.

When developing this recipe, our testers loved a few different flavor combinations. If using marinara sauce as the base, try topping it with freshly diced tomatoes and torn basil, or keep it classic with mini pepperonis and Parmesan cheese. If you prefer to use pesto, try adding a soft-boiled egg and freshly cracked black pepper, or a drizzle of hot honey and crushed red pepper flakes.

The beauty of this pizza toast recipe is how easy it is to customize. It's a great lunch option for when you're in a hurry because it requires just 5 minutes of assembly time.

Test Kitchen Tips for Making Pizza Toast

When making homemade pizza toast, there are a few helpful tips to consider.

• Choose a high-quality olive oil for drizzling on the finished toast. Our Test Kitchen likes to use extra-virgin olive oil.
• You can use any type of cottage cheese for the recipe—it's great with both low-fat and full-fat versions.
• If you prefer the toppings are warm and the cheese is melted, you can pop the assembled pizza toasts in the oven for a few minutes until heated through.
• Pizza toast is best served immediately after assembling so the bread doesn't get soggy.
• If using pesto, our recipe testers preferred the flavor of fresh refrigerated basil pesto rather than jarred pesto.
• If you are not a fan of the texture of cottage cheese but still want ample protein, there's an easy way to create a smooth topping. First blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and then spread on the pizza toast for a smooth, cheesy layer.