Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort snack with Cheese and Bacon Baked Toasties. This delightful recipe combines crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly toasted bread for a satisfying bite that’s perfect as a quick meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whether you’re entertaining guests or craving a late-night snack, these toasties promise to deliver bold flavors and a crunchy texture that everyone will love. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this cheesy goodness that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 8 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter one side of each slice of bread for a golden finish.
- In a bowl, mix crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place half the bread slices butter-side down. Top with the bacon-cheese mixture and cover with the remaining slices butter-side up.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to cool briefly before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg