Description
Savory Steak and Cheese Garlic Toast brings together robust beef and melted cheese on crispy bread. Rich ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 0.5 pounds (1/2 pound) thinly sliced cooked steak
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup (1/4 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Bread and Aromatics:
- 4 slices thick bread
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Activate the broiler to high temperature, positioning the oven rack approximately 4-5 inches from the heat source.
- Blend softened butter with finely minced garlic in a small mixing bowl until uniformly combined, creating a fragrant spread.
- Arrange bread slices on a sturdy baking sheet, generously coating each piece with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
- Position the baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a light golden and crispy surface without burning.
- Layer thin, tender slices of cooked steak across each toasted bread slice, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the steak, covering the meat completely.
- Return the loaded toast to the broiler for an additional 3-4 minutes, watching carefully until cheese melts into a bubbling, golden-brown blanket.
- Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to enhance the robust flavors. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and spreading, ensuring even garlic flavor distribution across the bread.
- Select tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin for the most succulent steak result, slicing against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole wheat bread and use reduced-fat cheese options to lower calorie content without compromising taste.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary in the garlic butter for enhanced aromatic complexity and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg