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Cheesy Italian dunking toasts with marinara sauce.
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Cheesy Italian Dunkers Recipe

Delicious appetizer or easy meal for families on the run.
Course Main dish or appetizer
Cuisine Italian inspired
Keyword cheesy Italian dunkers, Italian dunkers, Italian dunkers school lunch, recipe for Italian dunkers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 423kcal
Author Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 8 slices Italian baguette, sourdough bread or other sturdy white bread
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tsp . garlic powder
  • 4 oz . Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 oz. Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1-2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  • Put butter in a small bowl and place in microwave to melt, 30 secs. Then stir in the garlic powder.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Then, lay out bread on the baking sheet and brush with the garlic butter, (one side only).
  • Add the shredded Parmesan cheese to the bread then with the Mozzarella cheese.
  • Place in the oven until the cheese is melted and is starting to brown, 15 to 20 mins.
  • Heat marinara sauce on the stove top or in a microwave.
  • Serve the bread slices hot with the marinara sauce on the side.

Notes

  1. Substitute the cheese with any good melting cheese of your choice.
  2. For a pleasant variety, use a Mexican melting cheese such as Queso Fresco, Queso Quesadilla, or Oaxaca. Then serve with salsa dip on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal