Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheese and Bacon Baked Toasties! This delectable snack combines crispy bacon and gooey melted cheese, sandwiched between perfectly toasted bread. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this easy recipe delivers on flavor and satisfaction. Ready in just 30 minutes, these toasties are not only kid-friendly but versatile enough to customize with your favorite ingredients. Perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy night in, each bite promises a delightful crunch that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 8 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled bacon and shredded cheese with seasonings until mixed well.
- On the baking sheet, place half the bread slices butter-side down and top with the bacon-cheese mixture. Cover with remaining slices butter-side up.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool briefly before slicing into halves or quarters and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toastie (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg