Steak and cheese garlic toast

Here’s a detailed recipe for Steak and Cheese Garlic Toast—crispy garlic bread topped with tender steak, melted cheese, and optional extras for maximum flavor.

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Ingredients

For the Garlic Toast:

• 1 French baguette or Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

• Salt, to taste

For the Steak Topping:

• 1/2 lb (225 g) steak (ribeye, sirloin, or your choice)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)

• 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

For the Cheese:

• 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese (enough to cover toast)

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Directions

1. Prepare the Garlic Butter

1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.

2. Spread the mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.

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2. Cook the Steak

1. Season the steak with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Cook steak for 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

4. Remove steak and let it rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

5. Optional: Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same pan until softened.

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3. Toast the Bread

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Place the garlic-buttered bread on a baking sheet, cut side up.

3. Bake for 5–7 minutes until lightly toasted.

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4. Assemble the Steak and Cheese Toast

1. Remove toasted bread from oven.

2. Layer steak slices evenly over the bread.

3. Add sautéed onions and peppers if using.

4. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top.

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5. Melt the Cheese

• Return to oven and bake 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for golden, slightly crispy cheese.

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6. Serve

• Slice into pieces and serve warm.

• Optional garnish: fresh parsley or a dash of hot sauce.

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✅ Tips:

• Use leftover steak for an even faster version.

• Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.

• For an extra garlicky flavor, rub the hot toast with a cut clove of garlic before adding toppings.