A grilled cheese sandwich is not diet food. So when I have one, it has to be great! Crispy, salty, buttery exterior and oozy, molten cheese inside. Are you ready to meet the ultimate cheese toastie??
Then to take it from excellent to new heights of greatness….
- Use sourdough bread instead of ordinary sandwich bread;
- Use freshly grated cheese instead of sliced or pre-shredded;
- Butter both sides of each slice of bread; and
- Be sure to use salted butter!
Grilled cheese vs cheese toastie – Fundamentally they are both toasted bread with melted cheese sandwiched between them. But toasties are made using a sandwich press or toastie maker, while grilled cheese is made on the stove in a skillet, griddle or pan.
Which is better? While it comes down to personal taste and convenience / speed, for me the grilled cheese wins hands down. The bread gets too squished in toasties and sandwich makers – even the ones that have a “thick set” option. The weight of the lid presses down on the bread too much. This also causes cheese to ooze out, limiting the amount you can put in the sandwich to not-enough. Travesty!!
And a quick note on other cooking methods…..
- Broiler/grill – This method works fine and is a good alternative for batch cheese toastie making but you can’t achieve that same awesome melding of buttery-bread-molten-cheese like you do in a pan. Nor will you get the same golden buttery crust! However, useful method to use for batch cheese-toastie making (my method: toast bread, place on rack, butter, cheese, grill, eat open face or sandwich together)
- Jaffle maker –The sealed edges and squished bread are the cons here. Though, still perfectly acceptable to scratch your cheese-toasties itch!
- Microwave – No, you haven’t, have you??? *YES I HAVE!*
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich in the pan
FAQ
How do you level up a toastie?
What do you need to make a simple toastie?
Toasted, golden bread and oozy cheese – the simple toastie is comfort food royalty. Easy and quick to make and wonderfully versatile – at the bare minimum, you’ll need bread and cheese, but tuna, ham, beans or veg all make welcome additions.
What should one do if their lips swell up after eating a bowl of cinnamon toasters cereal?
If your lips swell up after eating a bowl of cinnamon toasters cereal, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. This could be a sign of an allergic reaction, which can be serious. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to help relieve the symptoms: Take an over-the-counter antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). This will help to reduce the inflammation and itching. Apply a cold compress to your lips. This will help to reduce the swelling. Avoid scratching your lips. This will only make the swelling worse. Drink plenty of fluids. This will help to flush out any allergens that may be in your system.
What to eat in a toastie?
Earthy chestnut mushrooms and the nutty flavour of Emmental cheese combine brilliantly in this mushroom based toastie. Start your day off right with this tasty egg based toastie. This ed pepper and cream cheese in this toastie is a great choice for a late afternoon snack with a cup of tea. Think of this fish finger toastie as dinner in a toastie.
How do you eat the tastiest toastie ever?
After cooking, all you have to do is sprinkle a little salt on the outside of of the bread and you’re on your way to eating the tastiest toastie ever. Cheese is renowned for its umami flavour, often described as a savory taste sensation.