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Garlic Cheese Toast

Garlic Cheese Toast that Will Change Your Dinner Game

Indulge in flavorful Garlic Cheese Toast, the perfect appetizer for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Garlic
  • 1 bulb Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute.
For the Garlic Spread
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt is recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh basil can be used.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
For the Toast
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Provolone can be used as a sharp alternative.
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Monterey Jack can be substituted.
  • 1 loaf French Bread Sticks Ciabatta or sourdough can be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Cheese Toast
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off a garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 45 minutes.
  2. Squeeze the roasted garlic into a bowl. Add softened butter, salt, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Slice French bread sticks into ½ inch pieces. Spread the garlic mixture evenly over each slice.
  4. Bake the toast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Colby Jack cheese over each piece and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a crispy crust, consider lightly toasting the bread before adding the garlic spread.

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