Cheesy Texas Toast

Crispy, golden, and dripping with melted mozzarella and provolone, Texas Toast With Cheese is the ultimate comfort food you didn’t know you needed. Thick-cut slices bring a chewy bite with buttery, garlicky flavor in every corner.

This semi-homemade favorite is ready in just 15 minutes and delivers restaurant-style taste with pantry-friendly ingredients. Whether it’s a side for pasta night or a snack all on its own, it always steals the spotlight.

Melted Magic: What You Need for Texas Toast With Cheese

• Texas toast – The thick slices give this recipe its signature chew and structure, perfect for holding all that cheesy goodness.
• Butter (melted) – Brushed on for richness and to help the toast crisp beautifully around the edges.
• Grated Parmesan – Adds salty umami and a little crunch when baked.
• Garlic powder – Infuses the toast with classic, comforting garlic flavor.
• Oregano – Brings a warm, earthy balance that enhances the cheese.
• Mozzarella cheese – Melts into creamy perfection for that irresistible cheese pull.
• Provolone slices – Layers on a smoky, smooth depth that complements mozzarella.
• Dried parsley (optional) – A light sprinkle adds color and a touch of herby freshness.

How to Make It: Texas Toast With Cheese in Just a Few Steps

Start by melting the butter and stirring in Parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano to create a savory, buttery spread. This mixture forms the flavor base for each slice.

Lay the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet or in your air fryer basket. Evenly brush the seasoned butter onto the slices, making sure to cover edge to edge.

Top each piece with shredded mozzarella and then lay a slice of provolone on top—it creates that gooey, melty top layer that makes this toast unforgettable.

Bake or air fry until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are crisped to golden perfection. Garnish with dried parsley if desired, and serve hot!

Toast Like a Pro: Tips & Flavor Twists

For a crispier finish, lightly toast your bread before applying the butter mixture. This step isn’t required, but it helps create an even sturdier base that holds up well to all that cheese.

If you’re a fan of heat, sprinkle a little crushed red pepper on top before baking. Want a smoky twist? Use smoked provolone or even add a thin layer of crumbled cooked bacon beneath the cheese.

Day-old bread works surprisingly well in this recipe, absorbing the buttery mix and crisping beautifully in the oven or air fryer. It’s a great way to cut down on food waste while saving a few bucks.

Keeping It Cheesy: How to Store & Reheat

Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and stored in the fridge for up to three days. For the best texture when reheating, skip the microwave and opt for a toaster oven or air fryer. This keeps the edges crisp and the cheese perfectly melty.

You can also freeze fully assembled (but unbaked) slices. Lay them flat in a freezer-safe container or bag with parchment between each piece. Bake straight from frozen at 375°F until the cheese is melted and the toast is heated through—about 8 to 10 minutes.

This Texas Toast With Cheese recipe turns simple ingredients into something spectacular—melty, garlicky, and satisfying every time.

Texas Toast With Cheese

A savory blend of melted mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan with a touch of garlic and herbs transforms thick-cut bread into an irresistible, semi-homemade Texas toast.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 6 slices thick-cut Texas toast or similar bread
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

 

• Toasting the bread beforehand is optional but enhances crunchiness; omitting this step yields a softer result.
• In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with Parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano, stirring until fully blended.
• Place the bread slices in a single layer either in an air fryer basket or on a baking sheet. Evenly coat each slice with the prepared butter mixture.
• Distribute the mozzarella evenly over each piece of toast. Top each with one slice of provolone.
• Cook at 350°F in an air fryer for 5 minutes or bake in a convection oven at 375°F for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
• If desired, finish with a sprinkle of dried parsley before serving.

Notes

Using day-old bread from the discount shelf is both economical and effective for this recipe.
Leftover garlic toast can be easily reheated in a toaster oven in just a few minutes.