10-Minute Parmesan Cheese Toasts (For Soups, A Side Dish Or Appetizer And More!)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 (based on 2 small toasts per person)
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Calories
334 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian
10-Minute Parmesan Cheese Toasts (For Soups, A Side Dish Or Appetizer And More!)
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These crispy, tasty parmesan cheese toasts take just minutes to prep and cook, but make a surprisingly classy soup topper, appetizer or side dish. Pair them with all your favorite tomato based dinners or dips and you won't hear any complaints. No grating or chopping necessary - just slice the bread, drizzle, rub and pile everything on, then either broil, bake or air fry.
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Ingredients
- ½ loaf bread (cut into 8 1-inch or so thick slices) fresh artisan bread with small slices is great e.g. baguette, sourdough baguette, ciabatta, focaccia
- 1 clove garlic peeled and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil roughly
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1.5 ounces)
- ½ bunch fresh parsley washed and chopped
Instructions
- Begin by rubbing the cut side of the garlic cloves all over the top of each slice of bread.
- Place the slices on a lined baking sheet. Then drizzle a little of the olive oil over each slice.
- Pile the parmesan on top of the bread slices (around 2 teaspoons of grated or shaved parmesan on each).
- Broil (UK/Australia grill) the slices for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and the edges of the bread are crisp and browned (watch them carefully so they don't burn). See below in the notes section alternative cooking methods (baking, air frying).
- Scatter with the fresh parsley and serve on top of soup, as an appetizer, or as a side dish instead of garlic bread.
Notes
- Variations: Try different cheeses such as crumbled feta cheese (but of course!), gruyère or another Swiss style cheese, romano, asiago, or a 3 or 4-cheese mix. You can also sprinkle over different herbs such as basil, oregano or chives.
- Alternatives to broiling: You can also bake the toasts (if you already have the oven on, for example) at 390F/200C. You can air fry them at 355F/180C for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Note about nutrition info: Note that the amount of calories in each slice will vary quite a lot depending on the type and size of the bread slices. The info below is for standard sized slices of bread and very approximate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
552mg
(23%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
674IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(based on 2 small toasts per person)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 674IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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