🧀 Cheesy Veggie Bread Bake (Oven-Baked)
🕒 Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 20–25 minutes
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Total: ~40 minutes
🍽 Serves
6–8 slices
🛒 Ingredients
Base
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8 slices white or sandwich bread (edges on or off—your call)
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2 tbsp butter, softened (for greasing)
Topping Mixture
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1½ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
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½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
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½ cup cooked bacon bits or minced cooked chicken
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¼ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
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¼ cup onion, finely chopped
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2 tbsp spring onions (green onions), chopped
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp sour cream or fresh cream (optional but recommended)
Seasoning
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 tsp fresh minced garlic)
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Salt to taste
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½ tsp Italian seasoning or oregano
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Oven & Dish
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
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Grease a baking dish lightly with butter
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Arrange bread slices tightly in a single layer
2️⃣ Make the Cheesy Topping
In a bowl, mix:
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Mozzarella + cheddar
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Bacon/chicken
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Bell pepper, onion, spring onions
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Mayonnaise + cream
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All seasonings
Mix until creamy and well combined.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Spread the mixture evenly over each bread slice
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Be generous—this is not the time for restraint 😌
4️⃣ Bake
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Place dish in the oven
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Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes
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Cheese should be fully melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top
👉 For extra browning, broil/grill for 2–3 minutes at the end (watch closely!).
5️⃣ Serve
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Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes
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Slice and serve hot
🌟 Pro Tips
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Want it spicier? Add jalapeños or hot sauce
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Want it veg-only? Skip bacon and add corn or mushrooms
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Crispier base? Toast bread lightly before assembling
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Air fryer version: 180°C for 8–10 minutes (depending on size)
🥗 Serving Ideas
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With tomato soup 🍅
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As a party appetizer
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Perfect tea-time or game-night snack
