Ingredients
6 slices Texas toast bread (or thick-cut bread)
100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried parsley)
150 g (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
50 g (1/2 cup) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Spread the garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place slices on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese (if using).
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
Notes
- Use provolone or pepper jack for variation in flavor.
- Add grated Parmesan before baking for extra depth.
- Mix red pepper flakes into the butter for a spicy version.
- Bake on a preheated baking sheet or wire rack to prevent sogginess.
- Freeze unbaked toast and bake straight from frozen with a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
