Description
Cheesy Texas Toast is the ultimate comfort side dish! Made with thick, buttery slices of bread topped with garlic-infused butter and melted cheeses, it’s a quick and flavorful addition to any meal. Perfect alongside pasta, soups, or as a stand-alone snack, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of Texas toast or thick-sliced bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, dried parsley, oregano, and salt.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses generously on top of the buttered side.
- Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For a golden finish, broil the toast for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added spice, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- You can freeze uncooked prepared slices for up to a month and bake directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10