Cheesy Texas Toast

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Comfort Food, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 221 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 8 slices white bread, cut 1-inch thick

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Italian seasoning, to taste
  

  Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler setting on the oven.

  2. Mix the softened butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Brush both sides of each slice of bread with the butter mixture and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

  4. Broil the bread for 1 minute on each side, or until light golden brown.

  5. Sprinkle one side of each slice with shredded mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning, then broil again for 1–2 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned at the edges. Watch continuously to avoid burning.  
     

     Notes

     Keep a close watch while broiling to prevent burning. Serve with your favorite pasta or enjoy on its own!

     Nutrition

     Serving: 1 slice
     Calories: 221 kcal
     Carbohydrates: 15.6g
     Protein: 6.5g
     Fat: 15.5g
     Saturated Fat: 9.4g
     Trans Fat: 0.5g
     Cholesterol: 40mg
     Sodium: 203mg
     Fiber: 0.8g
     Sugar: 2g