Question

Texas Toast is a large slice of bread covered in butter and what?

Answer 1

Texas Toast, a delightful creation, is a thick slice of bread generously coated in butter and often accompanied by other flavorful ingredients. Let’s explore a few variations of this mouthwatering treat:

1. Garlic Texas Toast:

   • Ingredients:
     • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) melted butter
     • 4 cloves of minced garlic
     • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
     • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning
     • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
     • 1 loaf of white bread, sliced into about 10 (3/4-inch) slices
   • Instructions:
     1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
     2. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt.
     3. Lay out the bread slices on a sheet tray and generously brush both sides of each slice with the garlic-butter mixture.
     4. Bake the toast, flipping halfway through, until golden (approximately 12 minutes).
     5. Serve immediately and enjoy the garlicky goodness!  1.

2. Four Cheese Texas Toast:

   • Ingredients:
     • 6 thick slices of white bread
     • 1/3 cup softened salted butter
     • 1 clove of grated garlic
     • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
     • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (plus more for garnish)
     • 1 1/2 cups grated four-cheese blend cheese
   • Instructions:
     1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
     2. Mix the softened butter, grated garlic, garlic powder, and dried parsley flakes.
     3. Spread the butter mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
     4. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the buttered side of the bread.
     5. Place the slices on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
     6. Garnish with additional parsley flakes and serve warm.  2.

3. Classic Homemade Texas Toast:

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 sticks of butter (or margarine)
     • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
     • 1/2 teaspoon salt
     • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
     • 1 loaf of bakery white bread
   • Instructions:
     1. Mix the melted butter with garlic powder, salt, and dried oregano.
     2. Slice the loaf of bakery white bread into thick pieces.
     3. Generously spread the butter mixture on both sides of each bread slice.
     4. Toast the slices in a skillet or oven until crispy and golden.
     5. Serve warm and savor the crispy, buttery, garlicky goodness!  3.

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, herbs, and seasonings to create your own delightful version of Texas Toast!