National Cheese Toast Day celebrates a simple yet delightful treat. Bizarrely, the holiday was founded by the restaurant Sizzler. While this excellent snack is enjoyed around the world, it can be hard for people with blood sugar concerns to partake. That’s why we’re sharing four low-carb variations of the dish today.
The difference between garlic bread and Texas toast is that Texas toast is made from thick bread, and garlic bread is generally thinner. That makes it perfect for toppings, as it won’t fall apart. If you want to make this traditional cheese toast as opposed to Texas toast, omit the garlic powder. We love that this is made with homemade low-carb white bread. Using homemade bread is a great way of knowing exactly what you’re eating. A serving has 205 calories, three grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 18 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This is our first variation on the dish. Instead of cheese on bread, we present cheese in bread. This fluffy, slightly chewy bread doesn’t just stand in for real bread; it feels like the real deal. It even toasts well! By adding protein and moisture to the dough, cottage cheese adds structure that lets the bread be soft and fluffy instead of dense. It’s also high in protein, keeping you feeling full and lowering the risk of spikes. A serving has 180 calories, four grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 14 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Another, more traditional, take on the dish finds us again using cottage cheese! This recipe calls for a specific brand of high-protein, low-carb bread. Whether you use store-bought or homemade bread won’t make a difference to how delicious this recipe is. But it will make a difference to the nutritional information. So be sure to calculate it yourself; we can only offer you a guideline based on the brand used in the directions. As written, a serving has 270 calories, 11 net grams of carbs and 11 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
What is cheese toast but an open-faced grilled cheese? We love this version of the sandwich for cutting out so many of the carbs usually associated with the dish. As always, we are astounded by the versatility of cauliflower. The cauliflower is mixed with parmesan, oregano, eggs and salt to make “bread” patties. After cooking the patties in a pan, cheddar is added to make a grilled cheese. It’s brilliant for people who are looking for a break from bread. A serving has 381 calories, 12.4 grams of carbs and 26.2 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy these recipes as you celebrate National Cheese Toast Day. It’s a holiday worth celebrating!
