Description
A delightful and nostalgic recipe for garlic cheese toast, crisped to perfection, packed with flavor, and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf sourdough or French bread, sliced 1 inch thick
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or chives)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the bread by slicing it into thick slices.
- Mix together softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped herbs in a bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter generously over one side of each slice of bread.
- Top each slice with mozzarella and cheddar cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake the toast in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
- Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
- Cool slightly and garnish with additional herbs before serving.
Notes
For an ultra-crisp base, consider lightly toasting the bread before adding the toppings. Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, and feel free to customize cheese combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: garlic toast, cheese toast, appetizer, vegetarian, family recipe