49 Ways to Love Toast

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49 Ways to Love Toast2/49 Egg-Topped Avocado Toast 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Egg-Topped Avocado Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We always have avocados on hand, so it’s easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It’s really tasty! —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 313 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 3/49 Italian Joes on Texas Toast 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS

This Texas garlic bread is toasty-good for a weeknight on the go

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Texas garlic bread is toasty-good for a weeknight on the go. If you double the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, meat and wine, you’ll have enough sauce to freeze. —Ashley Armstrong, Kingsland, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 353 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 4/49 Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful salad is easy to make, and it’s even easier if you use precut chunks of butternut squash. You can use pecans in place of the almonds or watercress instead of the arugula or spinach. —Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 361 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 5/49 Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I came up with this dinner using ingredients I had on hand

Creator: I came up with this dinner using ingredients I had on hand. It turned out to be so delicious, my wife and I now make it for special occasions. —Marc Bushee, Moorhead, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 366 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 6/49 Princess Toast 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Princess Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these sparkly treats for my daughter’s Brownie troop and they’re great

for princess parties

for princess parties. Sometimes I use lemon curd in place of the jam. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 465 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 7/49 Tuna Melt 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our children were young, I often fixed these warm, crunchy sandwiches. They go well with chips and a salad for a quick lunch. —Carole Anhalt, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts:

1 each: 363 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 8/49 Bacon, Egg & Avocado Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon, Egg & Avocado Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband wanted bacon and eggs; I wanted a BLT. We settled our standoff with an irresistible sandwich we’ve had many times since. —Patti Darwin, Lubbock, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 448 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 209mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 44g

carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein

carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. 9/49 Salsa Steak Garlic Toasts 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These open-faced steak sandwiches play up the popular combo of steak and garlic bread. The salsa, sour cream and garnish elevate it into quick, satisfying meal. Substitute chopped green onions or chives for the cilantro if desired. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 garlic toast with 3/4 cup steak mixture: 375 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 27g

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 10/49 Garden Bounty Panzanella Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister gave me fresh tomatoes and basil, so I made a bread salad known as Panzanella. The longer it sits, the more the bread soaks up the seasonings. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 131 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 11/49 Rye Bread Pizzas 4

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A batch of these rye bread pizzas gets demolished fast, thanks to the irresistible combination of creamy cheese, lightly seasoned meat and crispy toast. —Carolyn Snow, Sedalia, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 mini pizzas: 234 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 12/49 Loaded Avocado BLT 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Avocado BLT Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: My husband invented this twist on a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. I like to make it with extra slices of bacon; if you want, you can leave the Gorgonzola cheese out of the avocado spread. —Lori Grant, Kingsport, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 420 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 13/49 Blue Plate Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Open Faced Turkey Sandwich Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

Happily, my gravy is not from a can

the Recipe Creator: Turkey with gravy makes divine comfort food that reminds me of old-time diners on the East Coast that serve open faced turkey sandwiches just like this one. Happily, my gravy is not from a can. —Chris Schwester, Divide, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 open-faced sandwiches: 361 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1462mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 14/49 Southern Fried BLT 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Southern Fried BLT Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m really

It was a smash!

not big on tomatoes—but I do like them green and fried, so I decided to try them in a sandwich. It was a smash! If you’ve gotta have cheese, add sharp cheddar to this indulgent twist on the traditional BLT. —Stacy King, Rome, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 634 calories, 45g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 985mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 15/49 Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 44 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/49 Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato Appetizers 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato Appetizers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant, this simply sensational combination should marinate

for at least three hours—the longer the better

for at least three hours—the longer the better. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 119 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 17/49 Peach Bruschetta Test Kitchen Approved Peach Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite of fresh peach amid a medley of lively flavors. —Nikiko Masumoto, Del Ray, California

And they’re really fast to whip up, too

Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 69 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 18/49 The Ultimate Grilled Cheese 54 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they’re really fast to whip up, too. Here’s how to make grilled cheese the right way. —Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 646

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