Texas Toast Garlic Bread

A thick slice of garlic bread made with Texas toast sandwich bread.

4.80 from 10 votes

This homemade Texas toast is spread on both sides with garlic butter, Parmesan, and fresh parsley, then cooked until golden and crisp. Make it in the oven, air fryer, skillet, or on the grill for an easy alternative to store-bought garlic toast.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer texas toast, homemade texas toast, texas toast garlic bread

Servings: Servings

Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter 1 stick, softened
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 to 4 garlic cloves minced (1 ½ teaspoons)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
6 slices thick white sandwich bread or Texas toast bread
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese optional; or colby cheese

Instructions

Combine the butter, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl and mash together until it is a smooth paste.
Slather the butter on both sides of the bread slices.

Oven Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the buttered bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip the bread and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
If desired, sprinkle with grated mozzarella or Colby cheese and return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

Air Fryer Texas Toast

Place the buttered bread slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 360°F for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
If desired, sprinkle with grated mozzarella or Colby cheese and air fry for another 1 minute, or until the cheese melts.

Grilled Texas Toast

Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Place the buttered bread in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, if desired and cover the skillet with a lid for 30 to 60 seconds until the cheese melts.
You can also place the bread slices directly on the grill grates of an outdoor grill and grill for 1 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Notes

Choose thick-cut bread: Texas toast bread is typically sliced about ¾ inch thick. If you can't find it, use any thick-cut white sandwich bread or buy an unsliced loaf and cut your own thick slices.

Soften the butter: Let the butter soften to room temperature so it mixes easily with the garlic, Parmesan, and seasonings and spreads evenly over the bread.

Storage: Store leftover Texas toast in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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