Make your family some thick and fluffy slices of Texas Toast Garlic Bread, buttered to perfection.
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like garlic bread, but there are many different ways to make it. For starters, the kind of bread you use matters greatly. The thicker the slices, the more satisfying your garlic bread will be. That’s where Texas toast garlic bread comes in, lookin’ all buttery and bodacious. This kind is thick, with a crispy crust and soft crumb, so that your whole eating experience is extra enjoyable.
This is the kind of garlic bread that has your loved ones going back for seconds and thirds. It makes a great appetizer, snack, or side. My family and I especially like Texas toast garlic bread with pasta, because the large chunks of bread soak up extra sauce like a sponge. It’s such a classic in our household, we’ve almost forgotten how to do it any other way.
And what’s great is that you can find Texas toast in most grocery stores, because it’s so popular. My best friend goes crazy for Texas toast. The last time he and I traveled together, he would buy a new loaf every week—that’s how quickly he went through it. Next time, I’ll be sure to make this recipe for him, and he’ll be hooked!
Who invented Texas toast bread?
While the exact inventor of Texas toast is debated, it’s clear that these thick slices of buttery bread come from Texas. Have you ever heard the phrase “everything’s bigger in Texas?” My Texan cousins proudly said it a lot as kids, and this type of bread is a great example of that stereotype. Supposedly, the first Texas toast was buttered and grilled because the slices were too thick to fit into a toaster. Today, Texas toast is sold in bulk at grocery stores around the country.
How do I store leftovers?
For the crispiest, most golden-brown slice, enjoy your Texas toast fresh out of the oven. Although it’s unlikely you’ll have leftovers, you can wrap them in aluminum foil and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Then, toast them in your oven at 200°F for 5-10 minutes. For longer storage, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
Serving suggestions
I don’t know about you, but cheesy garlic bread is my favorite. So if you want to jazz up your Texas toast garlic bread even more, add some slices of mozzarella or provolone cheese at the very end of cooking so they get all melty. For a lighter topping, spread your garlic bread with Whipped Cream Cheese, Avocado Spread, or Tahini Sauce after it’s done baking. Then dish it out alongside Pink Sauce Pasta or Spaghetti Squash Lasagna, with Green Salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons garlic purée or 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 slices Texas toast
- Fresh parsley chopped, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, dried parsley, oregano, basil, and garlic purée (or minced garlic).
- Brush both sides of each slice of bread with the garlic butter mixture and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the bread is golden brown, flipping halfway through if desired. Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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