Description
These Texas Toast with Cheese are a quick and delicious snack or side dish featuring thick slices of bread topped with a flavorful garlic-Parmesan butter blend, melted mozzarella, and provolone cheese. Perfectly crispy on the edges with gooey melted cheese, they can be prepared easily using an air fryer or oven.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
Cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 6 slices provolone
Bread
- 6 slices Texas toast (or other thick slice of bread)
Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Optional Toasting: Lightly toast the bread before applying seasonings if you prefer a crunchier texture. This step is optional; skipping it will keep the bread softer.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Melt the butter and stir in the grated Parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder until well combined, creating a flavorful butter spread.
- Arrange Bread: Place the bread slices in a single flat layer in your air fryer basket or on a baking sheet if using an oven.
- Apply Butter Mixture: Spread the prepared butter mixture evenly over each slice of bread for a rich and savory base.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over each slice, then top each with a slice of provolone for a deliciously cheesy finish.
- Cook: Air fry the toast at 350°F for 5 minutes or bake in a convection oven at 375°F for 6 to 7 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges are golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle with dried parsley for a touch of color and flavor, then serve warm.
Notes
- Toasting the bread before applying the butter mixture gives a crunchier texture but is not necessary.
- This recipe can be cooked in an air fryer or convection oven interchangeably with minor timing adjustments.
- Use thick slices of bread like Texas toast for best results to hold the cheese topping.
- For a sharper flavor, substitute or add other cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
