Description
This Homemade Texas Toast recipe features thick-cut white bread slathered with a flavorful garlic herb butter and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, then baked to golden perfection. It’s a deliciously crispy and savory side that’s perfect for pairing with your favorite meals or enjoying as a warm snack.
Ingredients
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Bread
- 8 slices white bread (thick-cut, about 1 inch thick)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt (to taste)
Topping
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Reserve half of the Parmesan cheese for topping and mix the other half into the butter mixture if desired.
- Spread on Bread: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each thick slice of bread. Then sprinkle the reserved Parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered side of each slice for added flavor and texture.
- Bake the Toast: Place the prepared bread slices on the lined baking sheet with the buttered side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges become golden brown and the bread looks crispy.
- Broil for Crispiness: For an extra crispy, golden top, set your oven to broil and cook the toast for an additional 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully during this step to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the Texas Toast from the oven. Garnish with a little extra fresh chopped parsley for color and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing with garlic and herbs.
- Broil the toast for an extra 1-2 minutes for a golden, crispy top, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- If fresh garlic isn’t available, substitute with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- French bread or sourdough bread can be used as alternatives to white bread for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
