Description
Crispy, buttery, and bursting with garlic flavor, this Texas Toast Garlic Bread recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food. Made with thick-cut bread and a rich garlic butter spread, it’s perfect for any meal—whether you pair it with pasta, soup, or turn it into a creative variation like cheesy, spicy, or bruschetta-style toast.
Ingredients
1 loaf (12 slices) Texas toast bread (¾-inch thick white bread)
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely minced (≈ 2½ teaspoons)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
1 cup (100 g) shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Butter
Mix softened butter and olive oil in a bowl. Add minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until evenly blended.
Preheat and Prepare the Bread
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Arrange Texas toast slices in a single layer.
 Spread the Garlic Mixture
Brush or spread the garlic butter over each slice. For extra flavor, lightly coat both sides.
 Add Cheese (Optional)
Sprinkle shredded Parmesan or mozzarella on top if desired.
 Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. For a crunchier finish, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.
 Serve
Cool for 1–2 minutes before serving to let the butter set and flavors deepen.
Notes
Use real butter for rich flavor and even browning.
Combine fresh and powdered garlic for balanced taste.
Avoid sogginess by not overspreading butter.
Watch during broiling; garlic burns quickly.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Texas Toast Garlic Bread, Garlic Bread Recipe, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Homemade Garlic Toast, Buttery Texas Toast