There’s something irresistibly comforting about the smell of garlic butter melting into warm, toasted bread and when you add gooey, golden cheese to the mix, it’s pure magic. This Cheesy Garlic Toast recipe is quick, simple, and packed with flavour, making it the perfect side dish, snack, or crowd-pleasing appetiser. Whether you’re serving it alongside pasta, soup, or enjoying it straight from the oven, this recipe delivers crispy edges, a soft centre, and that classic cheesy pull we all love.
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Equipment
- Bread knife
- Chopping board
- Small microwavable dish
- Knife for spreading
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- Butter x 20 – 30 g
- Garlic x 1 – 2 cloves
- Dried mixed herbs x 1 tsp
- Sourdough bread x 2 slices
- Cheese x 40g or more
Method
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Slice the sourdough and put it into the toaster.
- Gently toast the bread until it’s just crispy.
- Meanwhile crush the garlic in the garlic press.
- Put the garlic in the small microwavable dish and add in the butter and the dried mixed herbs.
- Place the dish into the microwave and slightly melt the butter for 15 – 20 seconds.
- Remove and mash these ingredients together.
- Once the toast has slightly cooked spread the butter mixture over it.
- Slice or sprinkle over grated cheese.
- Put the toast into the baking tray and place under the grill.
- Cook for 5 – 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Cheesy Garlic Toast is one of those recipes that proves the simplest ingredients can create the most satisfying results. Easy to customise and impossible to resist, it’s a go-to favourite for busy weeknights, cosy weekends, or entertaining guests with minimal effort. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
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