Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Cheese and Bacon Baked Toasties, a perfect snack that elevates any occasion. With crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly toasted bread, these toasties are quick to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a late-night treat, this recipe delivers bold flavors and a delightful crunch that everyone will love.
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 your 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 and shredded cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- On the baking sheet, place half the bread slices butter-side down. Distribute the bacon-cheese mixture over these slices and cover with remaining slices butter-side up.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Let cool briefly before slicing into halves or quarters. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg