Description
Cheesy Texas Toast is the ultimate comfort food that elevates any meal. Thick slices of sourdough bread are generously spread with a rich garlic butter mixture and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Baked to golden perfection, each bite delivers a delightful crunch followed by a soft, buttery center. Perfect for cozy dinners, weekend brunches, or as a tasty snack, this dish pairs wonderfully with soups and salads or can be enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the sourdough bread into thick pieces and place them on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic powder until well combined.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over each slice of bread.
- Top each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg