Classic Toast Points

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Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 09/30/19
Toast points
Diana Rattray
  • Total: 5 mins
  • Prep: 2 mins
  • Cook: 3 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
86 Calories
6g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 servings
Amount per serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 1g
Calcium 10mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These toast points make the perfect base for creamed dishes, such as a shrimp or lobster Newburg, chicken a la king, creamed eggs, or seafood au gratin. 

This is a good, basic recipe you'll make again and again.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices good quality sliced white bread 
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat the broiler (500 F or High) and position the top rack about 6 inches from the broiler heat source.

  2. Arrange the bread on a large baking sheet. 

  3. Brush the top of each slice of bread with melted butter, then sprinkle the slices lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  4. Broil for about 1 1/2 minutes on the buttered side, or until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side for about 1 1/2 minutes.

  5. When the slices are cool enough to handle, trim the crusts and slice each into 2 triangles. Alternatively, you may cut the toasts in two rectangles or leave as large squares.

  6. Serve them as a base for chicken a la king, creamed eggs, lobster Newburg, or other creamed dishes.

Tip

  • Nature's Own Butter Bread" or "Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Bread" are both good choices or use your favorite full-size loaf bread.