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Texas Toast

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Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 2/7/23Updated: 2/9/23

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Homemade Texas Toast is a quick and easy side dish that all ages love. It is crisp and crunchy on the outside and buttery and soft on the inside.

It tastes SO much better when made at home plus you’re skipping over loads of additives and preservatives that come with the store bought version. Check out how easy it is to make homemade Texas Toast garlic bread below!

Texas toast made from a french loaf

When I learned to make Texas Toast at home, it took my garlic bread game to a whole new level. It’s my go-to side dish with most Italian dishes like

  • Baked Penne Pasta
  • Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
  • Baked Tortellini

Is Texas Toast the Same thing as Garlic Bread?

Well, yes and no.

Texas toast is a toasted bread that is typically made from sliced bread that has been sliced at double the usual thickness of normal sandwich bread. It’s prepared by slathering butter on both sides of the bread and then broiling or grilling it until golden brown.

According to Wikipedia, this side dish is considered “Texas Toast” because it got its start in Beaumont, Texas, when a bakery sliced some bread too thick. The bread was so large it wouldn’t fit in the toaster. So the cook thought he would butter the bread and put it on a griddle.

This recipe has you cooking it in the oven but it still creates that crispy, garlicky outside and fluffy inside.

Sliced and toasted texas toast with parsley sprinkled over the top

What Type of Bread Do I Need?

My favorite bread to use is a big french loaf. However, I will take a stand and say any bread will work using this method. It’ll still be good! Just call it garlic bread instead of Texas Toast so the chefs in the world don’t come at me.

A french loaf of bread, unsliced on a cutting board.

To prepare it for this recipe, slice and dice that puppy up into about 1/2-1 inch wide pieces.

A bread knife will be your best friend for this task.

Tip: Ask Your Bakery to Slice the Loaf!

Oftentimes the bakery where you purchased the  bread will slice it for you. Just be sure to clarify you want 1/2-1 inch wide pieces.

A sliced french loaf of bread

How to Make Texas Toast at Home

Preheat the Broiler

Adjust the top oven rack to be about 6 inches from the top heating element. Preheat the broiler.

Prep the Bread Slices

Lay the bread slices on a baking sheet. Tip: Cover the sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for each clean-up.

Using softened butter, spread a generous amount over each piece until the surface is pretty much coated.

Tip: How to Soften Butter

To soften cold butter, stand it up in the microwave, zap it for 5 seconds. Flip it the butter over (so it’s still standing up but on the other end) and zap it again for another 5 seconds.

Softened butter spread over a french bread

Then, sprinkle a little bit of garlic salt over the top followed by a bit of dried parsley flakes. If you want to get even fancier, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on each piece, as well.

Texas toast prepped and ready for the oven

Broil the Prepared Bread

Broil until just starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Keep an eye on them though! Take them out when the tops start to get brown and crispy.

Cooked texas toast

Perfect.

Recipes that Go Well with Texas Toast

Texas Toast will play nice with loads of recipes! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

pan seared pork chop on a white plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli

Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops

Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Hearty Baked Penne Pasta

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

slow cooked ribs on a cutting board with extra sauce on the side

Crock Pot Ribs

meatloaf muffins

Meatloaf Muffins

slow cooker sausage and tortellini soup

Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup

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Texas Toast

Texas Toast is one of those tried and true side dishes your family will always love. Crispy & garlicky on the outside, warm and fluffy on the inside. To easy too!

Yield: 10 pieces 1x
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 5 minutesTotal: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 french loaf, sliced into 1/2– to 1-inch thick pieces
  • 4–6 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

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Instructions

  1. Adjust the top oven rack about 6 inches from the top. Preheat the broiler.
  2. Lay bread slices out on a baking sheet. Spread softened butter over the top of each slice. Sprinkle garlic salt and parsley flakes evenly over the tops.
  3. Place pan on the top rack and broil until the bread starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Watch closely so they don’t burn!

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© Author: Polly Conner
Cuisine: American Method: Baking

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. AvatarHolly says

    Posted on 2/7/23 at 4:36 pm

    Goes with everything!

    ★★★★

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    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 2/8/23 at 9:10 am

      Hi Holly! It really does go with everything, doesn’t it? So yummy!

      Reply
  2. AvatarJerusha says

    Posted on 3/15/18 at 12:09 am

    Could I use garlic powder for this or does it need to be garlic salt? I am on a low sodium diet. I think my family would love this.

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 3/15/18 at 8:27 am

      You could try it and always add more salt as needed. If using garlic powder, use less than the garlic salt though.

      Reply

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