Description
Indulge in this irresistible Texas Toast Garlic Bread recipe, perfect for cheese lovers seeking a quick and delicious appetizer or side. Thick slices of Texas Toast are slathered with a rich, creamy mixture of mayonnaise, cheddar jack, and Parmesan cheeses, enhanced with fragrant garlic butter and fresh parsley, then baked to golden perfection with bubbling cheese on top.
Ingredients
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Cheese Spread
- 1/2 cup Real Mayonnaise (Greek yogurt is a great lighter substitute)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese (any cheese blend can be used)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (vegetarian Parmesan optional)
- 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Parsley (dried parsley can be substituted)
- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (regular salt with garlic powder works)
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter (unsalted butter with added salt is fine)
- 3 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic Paste (fresh minced garlic or garlic powder can be substituted)
Bread
- 4 slices Texas Toast (any thick-sliced bread can be used, but Texas Toast yields the best results)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). For best results and optimal crispiness, place a crisping rack on a baking sheet to allow the heat to circulate evenly around the bread.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, shredded cheddar jack cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, seasoned salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well integrated. You can refrigerate this mixture until ready to use.
- Melt Garlic Butter: In a skillet over low heat, melt the salted butter and stir in the garlic paste. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is fragrant, taking care not to brown the garlic.
- Butter the Bread: Arrange the Texas Toast slices on the prepared rack and brush each slice generously with the garlic-infused butter, ensuring even coverage.
- Apply Cheese Spread: Evenly spread the prepared cheese mixture over the buttered Texas Toast slices, making sure each piece has a good layer of the creamy topping.
- Bake the Garlic Bread: Place the baking sheet with the rack and toast in the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the toast turn golden brown and the cheese topping is bubbling.
- Optional Broil: For an extra crispy top, broil the garlic bread for an additional 1 minute. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and optionally sprinkle with additional fresh parsley for color and freshness. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of mayonnaise for a lighter spread.
- Dried parsley works if fresh is unavailable but results in a less vibrant flavor.
- Regular salt and garlic powder can replace seasoned salt if needed.
- Fresh minced garlic can substitute for garlic paste but may brown faster during cooking.
- Any thick sliced bread can be used, but Texas Toast provides the best texture and thickness for this recipe.
- Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for a crispier cheese topping.
