Light Bites
British
BritishClassic Cheese Toastie
The ultimate comfort snack, a golden toasted sandwich with a molten cheesy middle. The tiers climb from a simple pan toastie to an artisan three-cheese, cultured-butter melt with caramelised onions.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Budget version
White sliced bread, value cheddar and margarine, toasted in a pan.
Per serving£0.70
Total cost£1.40
Time13 min
Ingredients for 2
- 4 slices white sliced bread
- 100 g mild cheddar , grated
- 20 g margarine , for spreading
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Butter one side of each slice of bread with margarine.
- Place two slices butter-side down and pile the grated cheddar on top, then season.
- Top with the remaining slices, butter-side up.
- Toast in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes each side, pressing gently, until golden and melted.
- Cut in half and serve hot.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
White sliced bread, value cheddar and margarine, toasted in a pan.
Better
Sourdough with mature cheddar and red Leicester, fried in real butter with a touch of mustard.
Ultimate
Artisan sourdough with three cheeses, caramelised onions and cultured butter, finished with a Parmesan crust.
