Best 3 Melba Toast Recipes

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Melba toast is a light, crisp cracker that is made from thinly sliced bread that is toasted twice. It is often served with soups, salads, and other dishes as a side dish or appetizer. Melba toast was invented by a French chef named Auguste Escoffier in the late 19th century. It is named after Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer who was a fan of the toast. Melba toast is a versatile food, and it can be used in many different recipes. It can be used as a base for open-faced sandwiches, or it can be crumbled and used as a topping for casseroles and other dishes. It can also be used to make croutons for salads or soups.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MELBA TOAST



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You can use any type of bread for this recipe. We used anadama bread, which is made with molasses and cornmeal. Serve this with our Potted Crab.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 small loaf bread (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Slice bread very thinly, then cut into 3-by-2-inch pieces. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
  • Toast bread in oven, flipping slices halfway through, until dry, about 2 hours.

PROPER MELBA TOAST



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Make and share this Proper Melba Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 1

5 slices white bread or 5 slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

  • Toast the bread slices on both sides, under the grill or use a bread toaster.
  • Cut off the crusts, lay the slices flat on a cutting board, put your hand on top of it, and using a serrated knife slide through the bread to split it, or hold it in your hand and cut through it rotating the slice of bread.
  • If you want, cut these thin slices into a triangle.
  • Do these above steps while the bread is still warm otherwise the bread will crumble or break.
  • Then you toast the untoasted sides under the grill until golden.
  • The sides will curl up; keep your eye on them because this will go very quick.
  • This can be made well in advance and kept in a tin.

AVOCADO MOUSSE AND MELBA TOAST



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November issue of Australian Table Magazine. Looks like an elegant entree for a dinner party. Cook time is chill time for Mousse and cook time for melba toast combined. Believe you could do this in a larger mould and serve buffet style surrounded with melba toast, crackers and or fresh crispy vegetables.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 1/2 cup serves, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large avocados (or 3 small, peeled and seeded)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonnaise (whole-egg 300 grams)
2 tablespoons chives (snipped)
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (a dash)
3 teaspoons gelatin
1/4 cup water (hot 60ml)
salt and pepper (to taste)
12 slices bread

Steps:

  • Avocado Mousse.
  • Place avocado flesh, lemon juice and worcestershire sauce in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add mayonnaise and process until well combined.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and stir through chives and tabasco.
  • Whisk together gelatine and hot water until gelatine dissolves.
  • Stir 1/4 cup of avocado mixture into gelatine.
  • Return to avocado mixture, season to taste and mix well.
  • Divide mixture between six slightly wet 1/2 cup moulds. Chill for 3 hours, until set.
  • Invert onto serving plates and serve with melba toast.
  • Melba Toast.
  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
  • Remove crusts from sliced bread and cut into quarters (triangles are most attractive) and roll to flatten.
  • Place on a baking tray and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until crisp and golden.
  • Can be made early in the day and stored in an air tight container ready for serving that night.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 637, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • To make melba toast at home, start by slicing a baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. Brush the slices lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the baguette slices in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the melba toast from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
  • If you don't have a baguette, you can use any other type of bread, such as French bread, sourdough bread, or white bread.
  • You can also flavor your melba toast by adding herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or rosemary.
  • Melba toast can be served with a variety of toppings, such as butter, jam, cream cheese, or avocado.

Conclusion:

Melba toast is a versatile and delicious snack or appetizer that can be served with a variety of toppings. It is easy to make at home and can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container. With its light and crispy texture, melba toast is a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

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