Zesty Garlic & Herb "Carrot Patch" Toasts

Carrot patch toasts appetizer on white, marble tray.

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Zesty Garlic & Herb "Carrot Patch" Toasts

Looking for a savory Easter snack? Try these Texas Toast Carrot Patches. Featuring a garlic onion cream cheese spread with a hint of red pepper flakes and fresh parsley, it’s the perfect festive appetizer for any spring gathering.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: carrot toast, texas toast

Servings: toasts

Calories: 253cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $6

Equipment

mini carrot cookie cutter I used this 1.75" carrot cookie cutter
Air fryer
medium mixing bowl
knife
Spoon
Cutting board

Ingredients

8 slices New York Bakery® Texas Toast with Real Garlic
2 large orange bell peppers remove stems and seeds, slice into flat portions to cut out "carrots"
8 ounces cream cheese softened
3 stalks green onion sliced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup curley parsley for carrot "tops"

Instructions

On your cutting board, slice the orange bell peppers into wide, flat vertical planks. Lay the planks skin-side up and use your 1.75" mini carrot cutter to punch out as many pepper carrots as possible (aim for 2–3 per toast slice).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Use a spoon to mix until fluffy and well-combined.
Place the New York Bakery® Texas Toast slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to do two batches). Air fry at 325°F for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is toasted.
Using a spoon or offset spatula, spread a generous layer of the zesty cream cheese mixture over each slice of warm garlic toast.
Place 2 or 3 pepper carrots onto the cream cheese. Take a tiny sprig of curly parsley and use the tip of your knife or a finger to "tuck" it into the top of each pepper carrot.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

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