Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheese and Bacon Baked Toasties! These scrumptious snacks combine crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly toasted bread for a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget. Ideal for any occasion—from casual gatherings to cozy nights in—these toasties are quick to prepare and endlessly customizable. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can delight your guests or treat yourself to this cheesy goodness. Serve them with your favorite dips or side salads for a complete meal 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 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, shredded cheese, and seasonings; mix well.
- Place half the bread slices on the baking sheet with butter-side down and top with the filling. Cover with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into halves or quarters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg