Description
Cheese and Bacon Baked Toasties are the ultimate comfort snack, combining crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and perfectly toasted bread for a deliciously satisfying treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make toasties are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The savory flavors will impress your guests or satisfy your late-night cravings. Customize them with your favorite veggies or spices to make them uniquely yours. Serve warm and watch them disappear!
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 slice of bread.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and seasonings until well mixed.
- On the baking sheet, place half the bread slices butter-side down. Top with bacon-cheese mixture and cover with remaining slices butter-side up.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool briefly before slicing; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toastie (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg