Description
Cheesy Texas Toast is a quick and irresistible side dish featuring thick-sliced bread, garlic butter, and gooey melted cheeses, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 slices Texas toast or thick-cut bread
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F or the convection oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer on your tray or basket.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on each slice.
- Top each with a slice of provolone cheese.
- Air fry for 5 minutes or bake for 6–7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Pre-toast bread for extra crunch before adding toppings.
- Use a mix of cheeses for layered flavor.
- Customize with toppings like bacon, tomatoes, or herbs.
- Freeze extras and reheat later for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Texas Toast, Cheese Toast, Texas Cheese Toast, Garlic Cheese Bread, Toasted Cheese Bread, Cheesy Thick-Cut Bread, Homemade Cheesy Texas Toast, Baked Texas Cheese Bread, Garlic Butter Cheese Toast