Description
Cheese Dreams are a delicious and nostalgic cheesy appetizer that combines the flavors of sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and savory spices on slices of bread, baked to perfection. Perfect for parties or a cozy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
Cheese Mixture:
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons softened butter (for spreading)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Prepare bread: Butter one side of each bread slice and place butter-side-down on the baking sheet.
- Spread cheese mixture: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each bread slice.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges are golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can omit the bacon for a vegetarian version or substitute with diced ham.
- These make great party snacks, appetizers, or pair with soup or salad for a simple lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
