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Discover the perfect garlic toast recipe using sandwich bread! Quick, easy, and delicious, it’s the ideal side for any meal. Try it today!

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Growing up in a frugal family, very rarely did my mom buy garlic toast or a specific bread to have on the side. We almost always had buttered sandwich bread on the side of our soups or pastas. I love having sliced Italian bread from Walmart. It’s so inexpensive and just about as close to homemade without the added time. However; what if you run out? This is an amazing recipe that turns your average sandwich bread into delicious garlic toast!

Ingredients:

4–6 slices of regular sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
3 tablespoons butter (softened)
2–3 cloves garlic (minced) or 1 tsp garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped) or 1 tsp dried parsley
Salt to taste (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Mozzarella or shredded cheese (optional for cheesy garlic bread)
Cookie Sheet
Foil, Parchment Paper, or Silicone Mat

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), or set your oven/toaster oven to broil.
Make garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Add Parmesan if desired.
Spread the mixture evenly onto one side of each bread slice.
(Optional): Add shredded cheese on top if you want cheesy garlic bread.
Bake:
- For soft garlic bread: Bake at 375°F for about 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly crisp.
- For crispy garlic toast: Broil on high for 1–2 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
Serve warm, optionally with marinara or alongside pasta.

How to Make Garlic Toast from Sandwich Bread

Enjoy crispy garlic toast made from sandwich bread! A quick & tasty addition to your dinner table. Learn how to make it in just a few steps!

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Ingredients

4-6 slices regular sandwich bread white or whole wheat
3 tablespoons butter softened
2-3 cloves garlic minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped or 1 tsp dried parsley
Salt to taste optional
Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Mozzarella or shredded cheese optional for cheesy garlic bread
Cookie Sheet
Foil, Parchment Paper, or Silicone Mat

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), or set your oven/toaster oven to broil.

Make garlic butter

In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Add Parmesan if desired.
Spread the mixture evenly onto one side of each bread slice.
(Optional): Add shredded cheese on top if you want cheesy garlic bread.

Bake:

For soft garlic bread: Bake at 375°F for about 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly crisp.
For crispy garlic toast: Broil on high for 1–2 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.

Serve warm, optionally with marinara or alongside pasta.