Cheesy Texas Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- Garlic: 3 whole heads, needed for the garlic butter.
- Olive Oil: 1.5 teaspoons to roast the garlic.
- Butter: 2 cups, softened, to create the garlic butter base.
- Mozzarella Cheese: 4 ounces, shredded for creamy melt.
- Cheddar Cheese: 4 ounces, shredded for sharp flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese: 4 ounces, grated for a nutty taste.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, for seasoning.
- Pepper: 1 teaspoon, for seasoning.
- Fresh Parsley: ¼ cup, finely chopped for freshness.
- Texas Toast: 10 slices, thickly cut for a hearty base.
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic:
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Slice the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil.
- Place in the oven and roast until soft and golden, about 35-40 minutes. Flip halfway through roasting for even cooking.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- Once the garlic is roasted and cool enough to handle, squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a bowl.
- Add the softened butter to the roasted garlic. Mix thoroughly to combine into a smooth garlic butter.
- Cheese Mix:
- In a separate bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated parmesan cheeses.
- Add salt, pepper, and chopped fresh parsley to the cheese mixture. Blend everything well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Prep the Toast:
- Spread a generous amount of the cheesy garlic butter mixture on each slice of Texas toast. Ensure the butter is evenly distributed over the bread surface for optimal flavor.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
- Arrange the buttered toast on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden-brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy:
- Allow the toast to cool slightly on a rack before serving to let the flavors set.
Tips & Notes
- Freezing: You can freeze the prepared but unbaked Texas toast. Place the slices on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, and then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Garlic Shortcut: If short on time, use about 3 tablespoons of pre-cooked minced garlic instead of roasting fresh garlic.
- Air Fryer Option: For a quicker option, cook the prepared toast in an air fryer at 370ºF for about 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.
This recipe will give you a deliciously cheesy and garlicky Texas toast that’s perfect as a side for soups, salads, or enjoying all on its own!
