Cheese on toast is a simple, yet delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner option, cheese on toast is a great choice. With a variety of variations and toppings to choose from, you can customize your cheese on toast to suit your own personal preferences.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESE ON TOAST - CHEAP AND CHEERFUL BRITISH TOASTED CHEESE
Call it what you will, traditional British cheese on toast is a national institution, an iconic snack enjoyed by all, regardless of class or background! What can be simpler and tastier, hunks of homemade or crusty farmhouse style bread topped with mature Cheddar cheese, a smidge of mustard and Worcestershire sauce for those who desire an extra kick! This is NOT really a recipe; it is a basic method for making a super tasty and nutritious fast food dish. There is even a Cheese on Toast Day celebrated in the UK - mark your calendars now, the last Thursday in April has been set aside for this comforting supper treat. I lived on cheese on toast whilst I was a student, as I am sure most students do nowadays! You can use other British cheeses, but I find the best cheese without a doubt, is a good mature farmhouse cheddar. Make sure your bread is thickly sliced and you have your plates ready and waiting to receive the molten cheesy snack - pull up a chair by the fireside in the winter and enjoy your 5-minute culinary efforts! (This is an all year around snack I hasten to add.) An interesting historical note; toasted cheese was served as the final course to male diners during Edwardian times, in Gentleman's Clubs........the cheese was melted and served in a pot with the toast set around the edges - a sort of Gentleman's Club fondue!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6m
Yield 4 Slices of Cheese on Toast, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to hot and toast the bread on both sides. Spread a little mustard on each slice, then top with the cheese, laying the slices of cheese as close as possible to the edges of the toast. (Pile the grated cheese over the top evenly, again as close to the edges as possible.).
- Sprinkle over the Worcestershire sauce to taste then pop the cheese on toast under the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with Branston pickle, chutney, relish and/or pickled onions.
- Serves 2 to 4 depending on "greed level" and hunger! Alternatively, serves an impoverished student as a main course meal!
- Tip - for full flavour, use a mature Farmhouse Cheddar and good quality thick sliced bread - I prefer white, but granary and wholemeal are fine.
- Final note - Cooking Style.
- There are generally two schools of Cheese on Toast Chefery, those who use grated cheese, and those who use slabs of cheese. It has even been suggested that peoples personality is reflected in how they cook their cheese on toast.
- Slabbers are direct and focused. The key for them being that is quick, easy, and generates minimal washing up.
- Graters tend to be more extravert and creative. They will spend minutes piling extra cheese onto each piece of the toast. Most of this cheese will fall off the toast when its inserted under the grill. Slabbers tend to think that the amount of grated cheese piled on a slice of toast is inversely proportional to the chance of being made to clean the grill pan.
- Obsessive Slabbers. An obsessive slabber will arrange the slices of cheese to totally cover the bread, not overlap the sides of the bread, and not overlap each other.
- Warning:A Slabber will generally be happy to be given a plate of grated Cheese on toast, but Graters always look disappointed with slab Cheese on toast! Relationships have ended over this point.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.4, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 119.1, Sodium 1486.6, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 40.3
CHEESE ON TOAST
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 16 toasts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- The thing I like most about a recipe like this is that you have a chance to showcase your favorite type of cheese in a way that's hard for people to resist. I like goat cheese for the "tang" factor and the supple texture. This goes great with a bowl of my chicken soup but can really fit in with any soup for the "comfort" factor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, shut off the heat and add the thyme leaves. The thyme should make a crackling sound as it hits the oil, cooking it slightly and mellowing the flavor. Add the bread in a single layer. Turn the heat back on and cook over medium heat until the first side browns, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Use a pair of tongs to turn the toasts on their second side and season with kosher salt. Top each round with a slice of cheese and continue cooking them over very low heat or off the heat, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust the seasonings with sea salt, to taste. Serve alone or alongside soup, if desired.
CHEESE ON TOAST
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 16 toasts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- The thing I like most about a recipe like this is that you have a chance to showcase your favorite type of cheese in a way that's hard for people to resist. I like goat cheese for the "tang" factor and the supple texture. This goes great with a bowl of my chicken soup but can really fit in with any soup for the "comfort" factor.
- Heat a large skillet, over medium heat, and add the olive oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, shut off the heat and add the thyme leaves. The thyme should make a crackling sound as it hits the oil, cooking it slightly and mellowing the flavor. Add the bread in a single layer. Turn the heat back on and cook over medium heat until the first side browns, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Use a pair of tongs to turn the toasts on their second side and season with kosher salt. Top each round with a slice of cheese and continue cooking them over very low heat or off the heat, for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust the seasonings with sea salt, to taste. Serve alongside soup, if desired.
CHEESE ON TOAST
A wonderful recipe for the Keenest of cooks
Provided by robcanty
Time 5h
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- put the bread in the toaster
- slice some bland cheese
- when bread has turned into toast (check for a hard toasted surface to the bread) thickly spread some of the butter on it
- whack the cheese on top and throw it under the grill for a while
- withdraw from under the grill when the cheese has started to melt and bubble a little and eat whilst watching the football on TV with a can of Stella
CHEESE TOAST
Better yet, you'll need just need four ingredients for crisp Cheese Toast. "My mom came up with this recipe when I was growing up," Eve shares. "The tangy triangles broil to a pretty golden color in just minutes. Or you can pop them in the toaster oven."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread on one side of each slice of bread. Cut each slice into four triangles; place with plain side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESE AND ONION ON TOAST
So simple and so filling and good, esp if you like onions! Good with a hearty bowl of soup for a filing lunch. We like it with cream of potatoe soup.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy based saucepan, add ground pepper, do
- not allow butter to brown.
- Add the cornflour and beat like mad
- until a roux like consistency happens, gradually add the milk and.
- continue to cook over a medium heat until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the grated cheese and mix in well, once mixed in add the chopped onions and cook gently for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Spread the cheese and onion mixture onto the toasted bread and place under a pre-heated griller until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 185.7, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.1
Tips:
- Choose the right bread: A sturdy bread that can hold up to the toppings is best. Some good options include sourdough, French bread, or a hearty whole wheat bread.
- Use high-quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Some good options include cheddar, Gruyère, or Brie.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings: Cheese on toast is a blank canvas, so feel free to get creative with your toppings. Some popular options include bacon, ham, eggs, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Cook the cheese on toast until it's golden brown and bubbly: This will ensure that the cheese is melted and gooey, and the bread is crispy.
- Serve the cheese on toast immediately: Cheese on toast is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Cheese on toast is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a cheese on toast recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and comforting meal, give cheese on toast a try. You won't be disappointed!
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