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Cheese and Olive Toast

A quick, savory open-faced toast topped with melted cheese and briny olives, finished with a hint of chili for warmth. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light meal.

Total time
10 min
Servings
1
Calories
350
Protein
18g
Cheese and Olive Toast
comfortingquickItalianvegetariancheesecrispymeltyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 2 slice bread slices
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup pitted black olives, sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your broiler. Place the 2 bread slices on a baking sheet and brush each with 1 tsp olive oil.

  2. 2

    Broil the bread 2-3 minutes until lightly golden, then flip and toast the other side for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle 0.5 cup mozzarella evenly over the toasted bread, then top with 0.25 cup sliced olives and 0.25 tsp chili flakes.

  4. 4

    Broil again for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with golden spots. Serve hot.

  5. 5

    Optional: add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of oregano if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • broiler
  • brush

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