Description
Savory Cheesy Texas Toast brings bold Lone Star State flavors to your table with crispy, golden-edged bread smothered in melted cheese. Hearty slices promise a quick, irresistible side that makes you crave more with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dairy and Spread:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix softened butter with finely minced garlic in a small mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Cut the French bread horizontally into two equal halves to create a flat surface for topping.
- Generously coat each bread surface with the aromatic garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Distribute mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses across the buttered bread, creating a rich and even cheese layer.
- Transfer the prepared bread to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges and completely melted, bubbling cheese.
- Once cheese is perfectly melted and bread edges turn crispy golden, carefully remove from the oven.
- Garnish the hot toast with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Slice into manageable portions and serve immediately while warm and cheese is delightfully gooey.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for extra crispiness and better absorption of garlic butter.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar or provolone for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on personal preference to control intensity.
- Transform into gluten-free version by using gluten-free bread alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg