
What is Texas Toast?
Texas Toast, like the state itself, is big. Fortunately, its enjoyment is not limited to the borders of its namesake. Instead, it is used by home cooks and restaurant chefs across the country in its original form and as part of many different dishes. So, what is Texas Toast? Here, learn more about the basics and sample recipes for Texas Toast, as well as other sides like the ones at a Freddy’s near you that may offer a similar crunch factor.
What exactly is Texas Toast?
The key to Texas Toast is the thickness of the bread, which is often at least twice the thickness of the typical bread slice. This quality also makes it sturdier while still maintaining the soft, moistness of the bread in the middle. To prepare this particular toast, bread is buttered before cooking and then toasted on the griddle or grill, although it may also be baked or done in the fry pan. The fact that it’s not done in a toaster (because it is too big to do so) is part of its origin story, according to Houston Public Media.
Two primary ingredients are needed for Texas Toast: butter and bread. Bread options can vary, although white bread is typically used. While there are many reasons to stop by your local bakery including selections of fresh bread to use in your toast and other sweet treats, packaged thicker slices of bread intended for this purpose may also be available in your local grocery stores. Depending on who is making the toast and what purpose it is designed to serve in the overall meal, Texas Toast sometimes includes seasonings such as dried garlic, parsley and salt in its initial preparation. While this toast may have emerged as a barbecue side, Texas Toast now appears frequently as part of sandwiches, breakfasts and as a complement to other dishes.
What is Texas Toast typically used for?
The thickness and size of Texas Toast make it a popular choice for serving with or as part of various sandwiches, entrees, breakfast casseroles and more. Its crispy nooks and crannies offer a heartier structure with dishes that have tomato sauces or gravies to mop up. Or, the thicker bread works great for sandwiches that benefit from this textural contrast or that need greater stability for the center ingredients, like a bacon and cheese steakburger. Here are 3 recipes that showcase some of the distinctive qualities and applications of Texas Toast:
Texas Toast: This recipe from King Arthur Baking Company amps up the available spaces for flavor to seep into the bread by using an English Muffin Bread for their Texas Toast. To ensure a golden brown toast, both butter and olive oil are used to complete this dish. Enjoy it hot and fresh right off the griddle or as a side for your homemade beef stew!
Breakfast: A slice of traditionally prepared Texas Toast may easily soak up those last little bits of egg, cheese and bacon from your omelette, but the thick-cut bread itself can also be used to make sweet preparations like French Toast. In this recipe from Chew Out Loud, the preparation of French Toast can be done the night before its intended enjoyment, which makes it a great choice for when family or friends come over for brunch or a special celebration.
Sandwiches: At Natasha’s Kitchen, two comfort classics become one marvelous treat for the palate when Texas Toast joins delicious cheeses to create a mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwich. When preparing Texas Toast for use in another dish or simply using bread of its typical thickness, this choice maintains its integrity even when a variety of ingredients, sauces and toppings are added.
Where to Find Texas Toast and Other Delicious Sandwiches and Sides

Texas Toast is a popular menu option and meal addition. In addition to making your own Texas Toast at home, Texas Toast on its own or as the bread for assorted sandwiches is often available at the best fast food restaurants. In addition to Texas Toast, here are some other sides that people often enjoy with their choice of sandwich on Texas Toast or on their own, which also offer crisp textures and golden hues.
Freddy’s shoestring fries are the perfect accompaniment to your mouth-watering single, double or triple steakburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, or Freddy’s Original Patty Melt. Our fries are available in two different sizes and can be customized with our specialty Freddy’s Steakburger and Fry Seasoning® or Freddy’s Famous Fry Sauces®, as well as various other dipping sauces. We also offer fries topped with chili, cheese or both!
Battered and fried to a golden crisp, Freddy’s onion rings make a great side dish or can add a crunch factor and onion flavor to sandwiches! Don’t forget to add your preferred dipping sauce to your next order of onion rings.
Buttered crumbs coat our white cheddar cheese curds before they are fried and served in all of their hot gooey deliciousness. If you’ve never had this side dish before, now is your chance to try this rich and creamy nibble.
Texas Toast may provide an enjoyable update to the usual dinner roll or be a better choice for that next stacked sandwich. At Freddy’s, we understand just how well perfectly toasted bread can complete a dish or entire meal, as well as how customization makes a dining experience even more enjoyable for our guests. For made-to-order sandwiches and sides with your specifications in mind, visit a Freddy’s near you today!