Description
Cheesy Texas Toast is a buttery, golden garlic bread loaded with gooey melted cheese and a crispy crunch. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or indulgent snack, this comfort food favorite is quick to make, highly customizable, and guaranteed to be a hit at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, sourdough, or baguette, sliced thick
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, or cheese blend
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, crispy bacon bits
- Optional substitutions: gluten-free bread, dairy-free cheese, vegan butter
Instructions
- Slice bread into thick pieces and lightly toast in the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, and salt to create garlic butter.
- Spread garlic butter generously over each slice.
- Top with shredded cheese, covering evenly.
- Place slices on a baking sheet and broil at 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for more depth—cheddar adds sharpness, mozzarella adds stretch.
- Toast bread before topping to prevent sogginess.
- Great for meal prep: freeze unbaked slices and bake from frozen.
- Pair with marinara or ranch for dipping.
- Add-ins like pesto, bacon, or caramelized onions take it to the next level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Broiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg