Texas Toast

Name: Texas Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 loaf thick-cut white bread (Texas toast-style or thick-sliced bread); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4-5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra garlic flavor); Salt, to taste; Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or shredded mozzarella