Description
Cheesy Texas Toast is a thick, buttery slice of bread topped with garlic butter and melted cheese, then toasted to golden perfection. It’s an irresistible side dish that pairs well with pasta, soups, or hearty salads.
Ingredients
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- 8 thick slices of Texas toast bread or sliced French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and herbs.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously on each slice of bread.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, adding optional cheddar or provolone if desired.
- Place slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for an additional 1–2 minutes if desired for extra browning.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use roasted garlic for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- Swap parsley for fresh basil or chives for variation.
- Turn into pizza toast by adding marinara and toppings before baking.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain texture; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg