Texas Toast Garlic Bread | Rachel Cooks®

You’ll love crispy Texas toast garlic bread made from thick-cut bread slices slathered with garlic butter and toasted until golden. Make this homemade garlic bread recipe using the oven, grill, and air fryer!

 

The Best Texas Toast Garlic Bread

Crispy and crunchy Texas toast garlic bread is the best thing since, well, sliced bread. If you love classic garlic bread, just wait until you sink your teeth into this easy spin! Everything about this recipe is so satisfying. It’s quick to make and perfect for any season.

The crisp, golden exterior gives way to a soft, fluffy, steamy inside flavored with garlicky compound butter and herbs. Whether you’re preheating the oven, firing up the grill, or cracking out the air fryer on a busy weeknight, our Texas toast garlic bread recipe has you covered. 

Why You’ll Love This Texas Toast Recipe

• 5 ingredients. You only need 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and about 20 minutes to make this savory and versatile side dish.
• 3 ways. We include three easy methods for making the best Texas toast garlic bread: on the grill, in the oven, or in the air fryer!
• Easy to prep. Making your own garlic butter is a walk in the park. You can even make it ahead of time! Spread a thick layer over your toast slices and bask in the garlicky, savory flavors as they melt into the bread.
• Better than store-bought. This homemade Texas toast is miles better than any frozen version from the store. It’s made with real butter and fresh ingredients and hits your table freshly toasted. Unbeatable!

Is Texas Toast the Same as Garlic Toast?

Technically, Texas toast garlic bread is a variation of traditional garlic toast. Texas toast is bread that’s been sliced to double the thickness of regular bread slices. Since this recipe is called Texas toast garlic bread, we highly recommend to try and get your hands on the real deal!

If you can’t find Texas toast in your grocery store, however, any white bread cut to ¾” thick will do the trick. You can also buy an uncut loaf and slice it yourself at home.

Ingredients You’ll Need

On a scale of 1-10, how amped are you to whip up a batch of garlicky Texas toast? Below are some notes on the important ingredients. Be sure to scroll to the printable recipe card for the full ingredient amounts, directions, and nutritional info. 

• Texas Toast – You’ll find Texas toast sold in the bread aisle at most major grocery stores, or you can check your local bakery. The compound butter in this recipe tastes delicious on just about any thick-cut sandwich bread, too (see above).
• Butter – Unsalted butter, softened to room temperature so that it’s easier to mix.
• Garlic and Parsley – We use a combination of freshly minced garlic cloves and garlic powder to really up the flavor of our compound butter, plus chopped parsley for a pop of green. Dried parsley flakes also work.
• Salt and Pepper – If you use salted butter, eliminate the salt and add to taste.

How to Make Texas Toast Garlic Bread

You’ll start by turning a half-stick of butter into the most mouthwatering compound butter. Afterward, it’s a matter of preparing this Texas toast garlic bread using your preferred cooking method, outlined below. Let’s get started:

• Prepare the compound butter. It’s as easy as mashing together softened butter with fresh garlic, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Butter the toast. Spread both sides of your Texas toast generously with garlic butter, thicker on one side and thinner on the other. Then, your Texas toast is ready for the oven, grill, or air fryer! See below.

Texas Toast In the Oven

• Arrange the toast slices on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 375ºF for about 15 minutes, flipping the bread halfway through. Keep an eye on the garlic bread and take it out when it’s a crispy, golden brown.

Grilled Texas Toast

• Get your bread slices ready while the grill heats up. When the temperature reaches 350ºF, place the toast slices directly onto the hot grill. Leave the grill open and let the bread cook for a couple of minutes per side, until hot throughout and toasted on the outside.

Texas Toast In the Air Fryer

• Place the buttered bread slices into the air fryer at 380ºF for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for a couple of minutes longer until browned.

Recipe Tips 

Keep the following tips in mind when preparing your Texas toast garlic bread:

• Use room-temperature butter, this way it will be easier to spread and combine with the garlic and herbs.
• Cook the bread with the heavily buttered sides facing upwards to start. This lets the top layer of butter melt down into the bread while the bottom crisps up.
• To prepare the compound butter ahead of time, store it airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days. We don’t recommend storing it for longer due to the fresh garlic in the recipe, but it does save time and comes in handy for smaller batches.
• Make a double batch. This Texas toast recipe stores and freezes well. You won’t regret doubling the batch!

FAQs

How long do you cook Texas toast garlic bread?

This homemade Texas toast garlic bread recipe takes approximately 5-15 minutes to cook depending on the method you use. The grill is the fastest.

How long will compound butter last in the fridge?

It depends on the ingredients you use to make it. Compound butter that’s made with fresh ingredients (like garlic and fresh parsley) should be refrigerated and used within 3 days.

Make This Texas Toast Recipe Your Own

Texas toast garlic bread is super customizable! It’s easy to change up the flavors in this recipe to suit any dish or occasion. Here are some variations to try:

• Make cheesy garlic bread. Sprinkle the top of your crunchy, garlicky Texas toast with parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar at the very end, and pop it under the broiler until melted. Or, spread slices with creamy whipped feta! 
• Try different fresh or dried herbs, like chopped rosemary, thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning.
• Get creative with seasonings. Try flavoring your garlic butter with all-purpose seasoning or homemade ranch seasoning mix. You can even add a hint of spice with crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne.
• For more flavor and crunch, sprinkle your toast with homemade everything bagel seasoning.
• For a whole wheat version (made from scratch!), make this recipe with easy no knead whole wheat bread. 

What to Serve with Texas Toast Garlic Bread

Garlic bread is a classic southern BBQ side. Serve slices next to fall-off-the-bone slow cooker ribs (or vegetarian corn ribs) with creamy coleslaw and potato salad. Or, pair it with tasty dishes on game day, like BBQ chicken wings and cheesy baked corn.

In addition to BBQ dishes, you can really serve Texas toast garlic bread wherever you would enjoy classic garlic bread! Texas toast garlic bread pairs perfectly with homestyle dinners like this hearty beef stew or cozy beef chili with beans. It’s just as wonderful to serve alongside family-friendly, Italian-inspired pasta recipes like one-pot pasta amatriciana, or casseroles like this cheesy Tuscan pasta bake.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

• To Store: Texas toast garlic bread will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to store it airtight in a resealable bag or container. To reheat, warm slices in the toaster or in the oven.
• Freeze: Store leftover garlic bread slices airtight and freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw the bread in the fridge before reheating.