Fancy Toast: The Ultimate “Girl Dinner” (that everyone will love)
Fancy toast is the answer to the never-ending “what’s for dinner?” question we all dread. It’s fast, flexible, and surprisingly satisfying. Plus, it’s customizable enough to please even the pickiest eaters. Everyone gets to top their own slice exactly how they like it, which makes dinner feel more like fun and less like a negotiation.
We love to pull this out on busy weeknights when cooking feels like a chore, or on those lazy summer evenings when we want something low-effort but still delicious. There’s nothing better than sitting on the patio with a crisp glass of white wine and a board full of toasted sourdough, creamy spreads, fresh produce, and savory toppings ready to go. Fancy toast might sound simple, but it has a way of turning even the most casual night into something just a little special.
You can be as elaborate or as simple as you like with the toppings. Each bite is balanced: salty, creamy, sweet, tangy, crunchy. It’s basically a charcuterie board on toast. Here are some of our tried and true favorite combos!
- Whipped Ricotta
- Pesto
- Freshly Sliced Field Tomatoes
- Fresh Herbs like Basil, Dill or Chives
- A Good Quality Olive Oil
- Flaky Sea Salt
- Prosciutto
- Parmesan Cheese
- Nonna Pia’s Balsamic Squeeze
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit like Lepp’s Cherries or Peaches
The hero of the dish is of course the toast! Not just any bread will do. A good fancy toast starts with quality sourdough—tangy, chewy, with that perfect crust-to-crumb ratio. It’s the foundation that stands up to creamy spreads, juicy toppings, and drizzles of goodness without getting soggy. Try Lepp’s Bakehouse fresh baked sourdough! Every day our team creates delicious loaves from the best quality ingredients using traditional methods.
Keep it to just the toast or elevate it with sides like grilled zucchini or cabbage with herbs and balsamic. Or even pair it with a protein like our Sweet & Tangy Grilled Ribs!
Ready to make it a fancy toast night? You probably have everything you need in your kitchen already, or stop by the market and pick up what you need. Grab a fresh loaf of sourdough, a few simple toppings, and let your creativity take it from there. Whether you’re planning ahead or winging it, this is one of those meals that’s as easy as it is impressive. So pour a glass of wine, lay out the fixings, and let fancy toast do the rest.
