Description
Mouthwatering cheesy Texas toast delivers crispy, buttery goodness straight from Southern kitchens. Melted cheese and golden-brown edges create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave with every hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Bread:
- 8 slices white bread (cut 1-inch thick)
Seasonings and Fats:
- 1 stick (113 grams or 4 ounces) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven’s broiler function to create a high-intensity heating environment for toasting bread.
- Craft a savory butter blend by thoroughly combining softened butter with aromatic garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Liberally coat each bread slice with the prepared butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage on both surfaces.
- Arrange the buttered bread slices on a clean, ungreased baking sheet, positioning them with ample space between each piece.
- Position the baking sheet under the broiler and toast the bread for approximately 60 seconds, creating a light golden-brown surface with crisp edges.
- Carefully flip each toast slice to expose the alternate side, then return to the broiler for an additional 60 seconds to achieve uniform toasting.
- Generously distribute shredded mozzarella cheese across one side of each toasted bread slice, creating a delectable cheese layer.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheese to enhance the flavor profile with herbaceous notes.
- Return the cheese-topped toasts to the broiler, monitoring closely to prevent burning, and cook until the cheese melts into a smooth, bubbling surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a brief moment before serving the golden, cheesy Texas toast.
Notes
- Opt for thick-cut bread like Texas toast or sourdough for the best texture and crispy edges.
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth spreading.
- Use fresh garlic powder for maximum flavor, avoiding clumpy or stale spices.
- Monitor bread closely under the broiler to prevent burning, as it can quickly go from golden to charred.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Let the toast cool for a minute after broiling to prevent burning your mouth and allow cheese to set.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg