Cheesy Texas Toast

Oooh yes 😋 Cheesy Texas Toast is pure comfort food—thick, buttery, garlicky, and loaded with melted cheese. Here’s a simple, foolproof recipe you can make at home.

🧀 Cheesy Texas Toast

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 4 thick slices Texas toast or thick white bread

• 3 tbsp butter, softened

• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

• 1 cup shredded cheese

  • Mozzarella (melty)

  • Cheddar (flavor)

  • Or a mix of both

• Optional: parsley, Italian seasoning, or a pinch of chili flakes

Instructions (Oven Method)

1. Preheat oven

   • Set to 400°F / 205°C.

2. Make garlic butter

   • Mix butter with garlic (and seasoning if using).

3. Toast

   • Spread garlic butter generously on one side of each slice.

   • Place on a baking sheet, butter side up.

   • Bake for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.

4. Add cheese

   • Remove from oven.

   • Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.

5. Melt & brown

   • Return to oven for 4–6 minutes, or broil for 1–2 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

6. Serve

   • Sprinkle parsley if desired.

   • Serve hot and gooey!

Air Fryer Method

• Air fry at 375°F / 190°C for 3–4 minutes to toast.

• Add cheese and air fry 2–3 more minutes until melted.

Flavor Boost Ideas

• 🧄 Extra garlic or roasted garlic

• 🧀 Add parmesan for a salty kick

• 🌶️ Jalapeños or red pepper flakes

• 🥓 Bacon bits (optional)

If you want, I can also show you:

• Pizza-style cheesy Texas toast

• Cheesy garlic toast with herbs

• Stuffed Texas toast (next level 😏)