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Cheese on Toast

A savoury Cheddar and mustard topping grilled until blistered over bread that is crisp on both sides.

BreakfastLunchVegetarianQuickUnder 30 minutes
Total time15 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving30.6g protein
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Serves
2

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Ingredients

2 people

Cheese topping

  • 4thick slices sourdough or farmhouse bread
  • 15 gbutter, softened
  • 160 gmature Cheddar, coarsely grated
  • 1large egg yolk
  • 1 tspWorcestershire sauce or vegetarian alternative
  • 1 tspDijon mustard
  • 2 tbspwhole milk
  • 1/4 tspblack pepper
  • a pinchcayenne or smoked paprika (optional)

Per serving

652 kcal30.6g protein47g carbs39g fat

Nutrition calculated from 9 of 9 ingredients

Approximately 470 kcal, 24g protein, 39g carbohydrate and 24g fat per serving.

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Method

  1. 01

    Heat the grill to high and set

    2 min

    Heat the grill to high and set the shelf about 12cm below the element. Toast the bread on the tray for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden.

  2. 02

    Butter one side of each slice

    3 min

    Butter one side of each slice. Mix Cheddar, egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, milk, pepper and optional cayenne into a thick paste.

  3. 03

    Divide the mixture between the buttered sides

    3 min

    Divide the mixture between the buttered sides and spread right to the edges so exposed bread does not burn.

  4. 04

    Grill for 3-5 minutes

    4 min

    Grill for 3-5 minutes, watching continuously, until melted, bubbling and browned in patches.

  5. 05

    Rest for 1 minute

    1 min

    Rest for 1 minute, then serve whole or cut into fingers.

Equipment check

5 items required

  • Grill pan or baking tray
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Fine grater
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Dietary and allergen note: Vegetarian if the cheese uses vegetarian rennet. Contains gluten, dairy and egg.

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