Description
Indulgent Cheesy Texas Toast brings southern comfort right to your kitchen, blending crispy bread with melted cheese for an irresistible side dish. Crisp edges and gooey centers make this simple recipe a crowd-pleasing companion to any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 4 cups (945 ml) shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices thick Texas toast
- 1/2 cup (113 g) salted butter
- 3/4 cup (170 g) mayonnaise
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic paste
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a crisping rack on a baking sheet for optimal heat circulation and crispy results.
- Combine mayonnaise, shredded cheeses, parsley, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, creating a creamy cheese blend. Refrigerate to maintain consistency.
- In a skillet over low heat, melt butter and incorporate garlic paste. Gently sauté for 2-3 minutes until the aroma becomes intense and fragrant.
- Arrange Texas toast slices on the prepared rack, then liberally coat each piece with the aromatic garlic butter using a pastry brush.
- Evenly distribute the chilled cheese mixture across the buttered bread, ensuring complete and uniform coverage from edge to edge.
- Transfer the prepared toast to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the surface turns golden and the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly melted.
- For an extra crispy finish, activate the broiler for a brief 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, then serve immediately while hot and crisp for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize cheese blend by mixing different varieties like sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that reduces overall calorie content.
- Elevate gluten-free diets by using gluten-free bread without compromising the crispy, cheesy texture.
- Create make-ahead convenience by preparing cheese mixture and garlic butter in advance, storing separately in refrigerator for quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg