🧀🔥 Sizzler’s Famous Cheese Toast (Copycat Recipe!) 🔥🍞
Crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth cheesy on the inside—this iconic Sizzler side dish is irresistibly easy to make at home!
🍽️ Servings: 4 slices
⏳ Prep Time: 5 mins
⏲️ Cook Time: 10 mins
📝 Ingredients
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4 slices thick white bread (Texas toast or brioche)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (mild or medium)
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½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella for extra melt)
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Cheese Spread:
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In a bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until pasty.
2️⃣ Butter the Bread:
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Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
3️⃣ Assemble & Cook:
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Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place bread butter-side down.
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Spread a thick layer of cheese mixture on the unbuttered side (up to the edges!).
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Cover the skillet and cook for 3-4 mins until the bottom is golden.
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Flip carefully, cover again, and cook for 2-3 mins until the cheese is bubbly and slightly crispy.
4️⃣ Serve Immediately:
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Slice diagonally and enjoy while hot!
🌟 Pro Tips
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Extra crunch? Broil for 1 min after flipping.
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Spicy kick? Add a pinch of cayenne to the cheese mix.
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Air Fryer Option: 370°F (188°C) for 5 mins, cheese-side up.
Pair with marinara sauce for dipping—just like the restaurant! 😋
Fun Fact: Sizzler’s original recipe uses a proprietary cheese blend, but this combo nails the flavor! Want a lighter version? Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
