If you have leftover hamburger buns from your tailgate or BBQ, you NEED to make this mouthwatering Hamburger Bun Texas Toast!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
You will want to keep this recipe when you have excess hamburger buns that you don’t want to waste. When I was a high school student in the late 90s, our pasta was always served with hamburger bun garlic bread, and we thought it was the greatest ever!
This recipe works best with Brioche buns; however, any hamburger bun you have at home will work. This is the easiest side dish you can make with a salad, bowl of soup, or pasta.
What is Texas Toast?
Texas Toast is made using thick cuts of bread that is usually brushed with butter, sometimes seasoned with garlic or herbs, and then toasted or grilled until it’s golden and crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside. Texas Toast is commonly served as a side dish with meals like barbecue, pasta, or breakfast dishes.
Ingredients Needed
4-5 Brioche Hamburger Buns cut in half
Four tablespoons of butter, softened
Four tablespoons of olive oil
One tablespoon of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
chopped parsley
Parmesan Cheese ( optional)
More optional ingredients: With this recipe, the variations are endless! You can add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, garlic salt, basil, oregano, fresh garlic, or mayo to your garlic spread if you like. You can also dip your Texas toast in tomato sauce.
Why use butter AND Olive Oil?
One thing my family has always done a little bit differently when it comes to garlic bread is using butter AND olive oil. There are two main reasons why this is a great idea!!
1. Flavor: Butter and Olive oil have two completely different flavors that complement each other and work well together when creating a base for garlic.
2. Texture: Butter and Olive oil have different melting points, which work together to create texture for your garlic bread. Butter melts into the bread to make the inside soft, while the olive oil helps create a crust outside.
Equipment
Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
small bowl for mixing the garlic butter
Pastry brush
Instructions
1. Prepare Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic parsley, and salt until well combined.
2. Using a pastry brush, spread a generous amount of the garlic butter mixture on each cut side of the brioche hamburger bun halves.
3. Add parmesan cheese if using.
4. Place buns on a baking sheet and cut side up.
5. Toast hamburger buns: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and the edges are crispy. If you want extra crispy edges, switch the oven to the broiler setting for the last 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
6. Serve
Hamburger Bun Texas Toast
If you have leftover hamburger buns from your tailgate or BBQ, you NEED to make this absolutely mouthwatering Hamburger Bun Texas Toast!
Ingredients
- 4-5 Brioche Hamburger Buns cut in half
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- fresh chopped parsley
- parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat Oven to 350
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Prepare Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic parsley, and salt until well combined.
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Using a pastry brush, spread a generous amount of the garlic butter mixture on each cut side of the brioche hamburger bun halves.
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Add parmesan cheese if using.
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Place buns on a baking sheet and cut side up.
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Roast hamburger buns: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and the edges are crispy. If you want extra crispy edges, switch the oven to the broiler setting for the last 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Can I make this recipe in my air fryer?
Yes! Here are Air Fryer Instructions!
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°Ffor about 3 minutes.
- Place the buttered brioche bun halves in the air fryer basket and cut side up. Ensure they are in a single layer and not overcrowded.
- Air fry at 350°F for 4-6 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and crispy.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Make sure that the Texas Toast is cooled before storing. If you don’t want to store them in the fridge, they can also be wrapped in aluminum foil and kept at room temperature for one day.
You will love the garlicky buttery flavor and the texture of the toasted hamburger buns! Who knew these simple garlic bread buns could be so delicious?
If you liked this recipe, you should try:
Hot Dog Bun French Toast Bake
Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Lasagna Soup
This recipe can be made with any burger or hot dog buns you have on hand. It is the perfect side dish for spaghetti night! You can also serve it alongside salad, soup, or steak or use it as a burger bun or sandwich vessel.
Did you try this easy hamburger bun Texas Toast? I would love to hear how it turned out for you! Please comment below this post or tag me on social media and let me know how you liked it! You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
