Texas Toast Melts

Thick, buttery slices of Texas toast filled with gooey cheese and your favorite fillings — this cozy, comforting recipe is perfect for weeknights, finals-week dinners, or whenever you need a warm bite of happiness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings: 4 melts

Course: Sandwiches

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bread such as Texas toast or thick sourdough
2 tbsp butter softened, or use olive oil
8 slices cheese cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or your choice
4 slices ham or turkey, chicken, or bacon

Optional Add-ins

tomato slices optional
caramelized onions optional
spinach optional
pesto optional spread

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet

Method

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Spread butter or brush olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
Place bread, butter-side down, on a baking sheet.
Layer with cheese slices and desired protein (ham, turkey, chicken, or bacon).
Add optional toppings like tomato, onion, spinach, or pesto if desired.
Top with another cheese slice if you want extra gooeyness.
Bake for 8–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bread edges are golden.
Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispier top. Watch carefully!
Serve warm, with salad or soup if desired.

Notes

Customize your melts with BBQ chicken, pesto and tomato, or even make it a breakfast melt with bacon and fried egg. Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning!