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    Bites with Bri » Bread » Texas Toast Garlic Bread Recipe

    Texas Toast Garlic Bread Recipe

    Published: Aug 26, 2021 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Texas Toast Garlic Bread Recipe is the simplest side dish and is way better than the frozen stuff. It only requires a few ingredients and is loaded with garlic, butter, and two kinds of cheese. Does it get any better?

    Texas toast garlic bread on a wood plate.

    This recipe or my Air Fryer Garlic Bread are my go-to sides to serve with pasta.

    If you want to make bread from scratch, try my Parmesan Rosemary Bread. For more of a classic garlic bread recipe, try my Garlic Bread Spread on your favorite bread.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
    • How to Make Texas Toast Garlic Bread
    • Expert Tips & Variations
    • Recipe FAQs
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    • Texas Toast Garlic Bread

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Simple & inexpensive ingredients 
    • Loads of garlic & butter
    • Way better than the classic frozen Texas toast
    • Melty cheese on top
    • Crispy golden edges & bottom
    • The perfect side dish for any pasta dish
    • Ready in less than 30 minutes
    • Kid friendly

    Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

    Ingredients needed to make texas toast garlic bread.
    • Butter: Use as much as you prefer. For super buttery toast, use 12 Tablespoons.
    • White Bread: The key is to use thick pieces of white sandwich bread. In the south, you can find loaves that are actually called Texas toast.
    • Parmesan Cheese: Omit and use an extra ounce of mozzarella, if you do not have any parmesan on hand. 

    Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

    How to Make Texas Toast Garlic Bread

    Overview

    • Make the butter mixture. 
    • Coat the bread & top with cheese.
    • Bake until golden & enjoy!

    Step by Step

    Step 1: In a small saucepan or in the microwave, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic, salt, oregano, and parsley. Brush both sides of the bread lightly with the butter mixture.

    Step 2: Spoon the remaining garlic and herbs on top of the bread.

    steps 1 & 2
bread lightly buttered on pan
bread with extra garlic spooned on

    TIP - Lightly brush the bread to be sure there is enough butter for each piece. If there is extra at the end, add more on top. 

    TIP -  Be sure to get all of that extra garlic on the bread. 

    Step 3: Top the bread with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

    Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bottom of the bread is golden brown. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.

    steps 3 & 4
bread with cheese on top

    TIP -  Use tongs or a spatula to check the bottom of the toast before taking it out of the oven. Be sure it is golden brown.

    Expert Tips & Variations

    • Use a metal pan. When the metal pan gets hot, the buttered bread that is touching it will become crispy and golden brown. Do not use a glass/ceramic dish or parchment paper/silicone mat. This prevents the bottom from crisping up. 
    • Use good quality cheese. I recommend buying a block or ball of mozzarella and shredding/slicing it yourself, instead of using pre-shredded cheese. It melts and tastes better. Use parmesan reggiano for the best flavor. It is a little pricey, but the best option by far. Shredded parmesan also works and is less expensive. Avoid the plastic can of powdery “cheese”. 
    • Use thick cut bread. Standard sandwich bread is too thin. Look for the thickest sliced white bread. 
    • Press the garlic. Pressing the garlic turns it into a paste. This helps it disperse evenly through the melted butter. It also prevents large chunks of garlic from being on top of the toast. 
    • Melt the butter. Melting the butter allows you to easily brush it on the bread. 
    • Spoon the extra garlic on top. Be sure to scrape the bowl for any remaining garlic and herbs and spread those on top of the bread. 
    • Bake until golden. Before removing the toast from the oven, be sure to check the bottoms to ensure they are golden brown.
    • Grill it. You can also make this recipe using a flattop or griddle.
    Texas toast garlic bread with herbs on top.

    Recipe FAQs

    What's the difference between Texas toast and garlic bread?

    It is a type of garlic bread popular in the South. Traditional garlic bread is made with an Italian or French loaf, while this is made with thickly sliced white sandwich bread.

    Do you put tinfoil on baking sheet before cooking Texas toast garlic bread?

    You can, but it is not required.

    How long do you cook Texas toast garlic bread?

    I like mine golden brown so I bake it for about 20 minutes minutes.

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    Texas Toast Garlic Bread

    This Texas Toast Garlic Bread Recipe is the simplest side dish and is way better than the frozen stuff. It only requires a few ingredients and is loaded with garlic, butter, and 2 kinds of cheese. Does it get any better?
    Servings8 pieces
    Prep5 minutes
    Cook25 minutes
    Total30 minutes
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: Italian
    Author: Brianna May

    Equipment:

    • Baking Sheets
    • Garlic Press

    Ingredients:

    • 8-12 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 6 cloves garlic, pressed*
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • 8 slices thick sliced white bread*
    • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
    • ¾ ounce (¼ cup) parmesan cheese*

    Instructions:

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.In a small saucepan or in the microwave, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic, salt, oregano, and parsley. Brush both sides of the bread lightly with the butter mixture.
    • Spoon the remaining garlic and herbs on top of the bread.
    • Top the bread with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bottom of the bread is golden brown. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.

    Notes:

    • Butter: Use as much as you prefer. For super buttery toast, use 12 Tablespoons.
    • Garlic: If you do not have a garlic press, you can use garlic paste which can be found in the refrigerated produce section. 
    • White Bread: The key is to use thick pieces of white sandwich bread. In the south, you can find loaves that are actually called Texas toast.
    • Parmesan Cheese: Omit and use an extra ounce of mozzarella, if you do not have any parmesan on hand.
    • Use a metal pan. When the metal pan gets hot, the buttered bread that is touching it will become crispy and golden brown. Do not use a glass/ceramic dish or parchment paper/silicone mat. This prevents the bottom from crisping up.

    NUTRITION:

    Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 468mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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    1. Amy Liu Dong

      August 16, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Garlic bread is one of my favorite flavor of my bread and this one looks so easy and delicious!

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    2. Addie

      September 01, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      Total comfort food! I love Texas toast and this was so yummy with spaghetti!

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    3. Oscar

      September 01, 2021 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these toasts with garlic bread, made them for a spaghetti dinner and everyone devoured them. Great recipe.

      Reply
    4. Rob

      August 31, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! Great recipe with such helpful tips!

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    5. Sherry

      August 31, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      I was making spaghetti and discovered that I didn't have my usual frozen garlic bread for my family. I came across your recipe and I had all of the ingredients on hand. This Texas toast garlic bread was so easy to make and my family love, love, loved it!! I will never use frozen garlic bread again!!

      Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio

      August 31, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      This texas toast garlic bread was so delicious! I love texas toast but it is so processed. Love this recipe!

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