Low Sodium Classic Cheese Toast
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this easy and flavorful Low Sodium Classic Cheese Toast! Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe swaps traditional ingredients for low sodium alternatives without sacrificing taste. Featuring golden, melted low sodium cheddar cheese atop crispy toasted bread, each slice is enhanced with a buttery spread infused with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and basil for a fragrant, herbaceous twist. Ready in under 15 minutes, this quick and wholesome snack can be customized with an optional sprinkle of black pepper for a hint of heat. Serve it as a light appetizer, a side dish, or a savory treat any time of day—it's delicious simplicity at its finest!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices low sodium bread
- 4 slices low sodium cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the unsalted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried basil until fully combined.
Step 3
Spread the butter mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread.
Step 4
Place the slices of bread on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, buttered side up.
Step 5
Lay one slice of low sodium cheddar cheese on top of each slice of bread.
Step 6
Optionally, sprinkle a dash of ground black pepper over the cheese for an added kick.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 8
Turn on the oven's broiler and broil the cheese toast for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and toasted.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Step 10
Serve the low sodium cheese toast warm, either as is or cut into smaller pieces for sharing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (263.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 940.4 |
| Total Fat 64.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 174mg | 0% |
| Sodium 49.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.6g | |
| Protein 40.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 26.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 886.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 282.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories