Description
This Easy and Cheesy Snack is a quick and delicious baked cheese bread perfect for a kid-friendly snack or a simple appetizer. Featuring a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, it offers a melty, savory treat that’s easy to prepare and customize with your favorite cheeses or herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
Bread & Toppings
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 375°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your cheesy snack evenly.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine shredded cheddar, mozzarella, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Butter the Bread: Lightly spread the softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place the bread butter-side down onto a baking sheet, creating the base for your cheese topping.
- Add Cheese Topping: Spread the prepared cheese mixture evenly over the unbuttered side of each bread slice to ensure each bite is cheesy and flavorful.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted, is bubbly, and the bottom of the bread turns golden brown.
- Optional Broil: For a crispier cheese topping, switch your oven to broil and broil the bread for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with optional chopped chives or parsley for a fresh touch, and cut into strips or triangles. Serve warm as a tasty snack or appetizer.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese blend using pepper jack, gouda, Swiss, or any other cheeses you prefer.
- This snack pairs wonderfully with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Use sandwich bread for the best texture, but any bread of choice can work.
- Be careful when broiling to avoid burning; broil only until the cheese tops are crisped to your liking.
