Description
Cheesy garlic bread toast is a quick and delicious appetizer or snack featuring toasted bread topped with garlic butter and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick white bread (or brioche/texas toast)
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (or mozzarella + provolone blend)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh chopped)
- Pinch salt & black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix softened butter with garlic (and a pinch of salt/pepper if using).
- Spread garlic butter evenly over each slice of bread and place on the baking sheet.
- Top each slice with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella (and Parmesan if using).
- Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil 30–60 seconds for golden brown spots (watch closely).
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Watch closely during broiling to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg