Description
A delicious and spicy twist on classic cheese toast, this Chili Cheese Toast is a flavorful Indian-inspired snack or appetizer. Loaded with cheddar cheese, green chilies, and red onions, this dish is a perfect blend of gooey, melty cheese and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices thick white or sourdough bread
Chili Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your broiler on high.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, green chilies, red onion, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the toasts: Spread a light layer of butter on each slice of bread. Evenly spoon the chili cheese mixture onto each slice, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake or broil: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes or broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cumin or a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a unique twist.
- This dish pairs well as a snack, appetizer, or side dish to soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Snack
- Method: Baking or Broiling
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
