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Garlic Pepper Toast

This Garlic Pepper Toast is one of our favorite appetizers. Also makes a great companion for pasta dishes. Quick and Easy to make!

garlic pepper toast

If you are looking for a delicious appetizer or side dish, you have to try this Garlic Pepper Toast recipe. Super simple to make and packed full of flavor.

garlic pepper toast ready for the broiler

I grow fresh basil in my garden so I always have some on hand. There’s nothing like the smell of fresh basil. If you are not fortunate enough to grow your own basil, most grocery stores sell fresh basil.

If you don’t have access to fresh basil, you can use dried basil but use a little less than what is listed on the recipe card. Maybe cut it in half. In a pinch, you can use oregano but it will change the flavor profile of this recipe.

fresh basil leaves
Fresh Basil

When making this garlic pepper toast, I like to use roasted bell peppers from a jar. Since they are already “cooked” it doesn’t take much time for the pepper mixture to come together. If you want to use fresh red bell peppers, you will need to roast them yourself ahead of time.

mezzetta roasted red bell peppers
Roasted Red Bell Peppers

Like most of you, I always have a bag of shredded mozzarella cheese on hand. It’s my go-to when I am looking for a bubbly cheese top. Another option would be to use some Monterey Jack Cheese which also melts nicely.

garlic pepper toast fresh out of the oven
Toast Fresh out of the Oven

Since I am in the kitchen almost every day working on recipes and feeding family and friends, I always have a bunch of garlic on hand.

99% of the time I use my garlic press to mince fresh garlic. A simple substitute would be to use some garlic out of a jar.

garlic pepper toast on a white plate

You will need the following ingredients to make this Garlic Pepper Toast recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Red Onion, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Strips, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Cloves, Fresh Basil, Garlic Salt, French Bread and Mozzarella Cheese.

  1. In a skillet, sauté the onion, roasted red bell pepper, olive oil and crushed garlic until fragrant and tender. Remove from heat.
  2. Add the fresh basil and garlic salt stir till combined. Set aside.
  3. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil each side for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  4. Brush one side of the toasted bread with some olive oil. Top each piece of bread with the pepper mixture. Sprinkle each with some of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.
Garlic Pepper Toast

Garlic Pepper Toast

This Garlic Pepper Toast is one of our favorite appetizers. Also makes a great companion for pasta dishes. Quick and Easy to make!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 151 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Cup Red Onion, chopped
  • 16 oz Roasted Red Bell Pepper Strips, drained & julienned
  • 5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Tbsp Garlic Cloves, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Basil, julienned
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 loaf French Bread
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, sauté the onion, roasted red bell pepper, olive oil and crushed garlic until fragrant and tender. Remove from heat.
  • Add the fresh basil and garlic salt stir till combined. Set aside.
  • Cut the bread into 1 inch slices and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil each side for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Brush one side of the toasted bread with some olive oil. Top each piece of bread with the pepper mixture. Sprinkle each with some of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 898mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 269IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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  1. This garlic pepper toast was fantastic. So easy to make and oh so good. I did not have fresh basil on hand, so I went to buy some, but after having this toast I think I will grow my own so I can make this more often. It was the best I have ever tasted.

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