🧄🧀 Cheesy Texas Toast (Baked Garlic Cheese Bread)
Cheesy Texas Toast is a thick, buttery garlic bread loaded with melted cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. This comforting side dish is perfect with pasta, soups, salads, or grilled meats. It’s incredibly easy to make and ready in about 15 minutes.
🧾 Ingredients
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6 slices Texas toast or thick-cut white bread
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4 tbsp butter, softened
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
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Pinch of salt and black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Make Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. -
Prepare the Bread
Spread the garlic butter evenly over one side of each slice of Texas toast. -
Add the Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan generously over the buttered bread. -
Bake
Place the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts. -
Broil for Crispiness (Optional)
Broil for 1–2 minutes to get a golden, bubbly cheese top. -
Serve
Remove from oven, slice if desired, and serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve with spaghetti, lasagna, or pasta dishes
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Pair with tomato soup
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Add as a side to salads or grilled chicken
❓ Q & A
Q: What is Texas toast?
Texas toast is a thicker-cut white bread, which becomes extra crispy outside and soft inside when baked.
Q: Can I make it in an air fryer?
Yes. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 4–5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Q: Can I prepare it ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble the toast and refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking.
Q: Can I add other toppings?
Absolutely. Try adding sliced jalapeños, cooked bacon, or diced tomatoes.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze the prepared slices and bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
