Western
Cheesy Tomato Toast
A simple, quick snack or light meal using toast, tomato paste, and mozzarella. Great for a fast bite.
About this recipe
Cheesy Tomato Toast is a western breakfast for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot., and it takes around 10 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 50g mozzarella
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- 4 slices bread slices buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
ToastToast.Heat dry (no oil) until aromatic and lightly browned — spices, nuts, rice.Glossary → the bread slices until golden brown using the toaster.
~3 min
- 2
While the bread is toastingToast.Heat dry (no oil) until aromatic and lightly browned — spices, nuts, rice.Glossary →, minceMince.Cut very finely (releases stronger flavour, but burns faster).Glossary → the garlic clove. In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste with minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
~3 min
- 3
Spread the tomato paste mixture evenly over the toastedToast.Heat dry (no oil) until aromatic and lightly browned — spices, nuts, rice.Glossary → bread slices.
~1 min
- 4
Top each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese.
~1 min
- 5
Place the topped bread slices on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, you can place them under a broiler or grill for a minute or two, watching carefully.
~7 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 10 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Cheesy Tomato Toast take to make? +
Around 10 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: toaster, oven, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Cheesy Tomato Toast ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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