By Georgia FreeTuesday 12 Jul 2022Hope DriveLifeReading Time: 2 minutes
Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a decadent cheese toastie that warms you up from the inside out. But how do you get that next level cheese toastie? We’ve compiled tips from listeners to create The Guide to the Ultimate Cheese Toastie.
Butter. Lots of butter.
Lots of butter on the outside. – Rebecca
Butter on the side of the bread that gets toasted. Crisps up nicely and tastes amazing! – Reeba
Garlic butter on the bread. – Em
Butter on the outside (and edges). – Donna
Lots of butter and a flat non-stick hot plate. – Elissa
Pan fry with lots of butter on both sides of the bread. Do not put in sandwich press. – Lisa
Butter and pepper on the outside! – Ashley
The type of cheese matters
At least two kinds of cheese. – Glen
Grate the cheese yourself! – Sylvia
Use pizza cheese. – Lillian
Stretchy cheese is necessary! – Lynne
Cracker Barrel tasty cheese. – Robyn
Camembert. – David
Three cheeses – one of them creamy and one tasty with thin parmesan cheese slices added just before toasting is complete. – Lisabeth
Three cheeses. Tasty, mozzarella and “plastic” cheese. – Sarah
2x slices of Bega cheese. – Clinton
Extra sharp cheddar cheese. – Al
Crusts = crunch
Sprinkling shredded parmesan cheese on the outside of it, after you’ve buttered it and before toasting it! It adds a fantastic crust. – Michelle
Put it in the air fryer for the best crisp. – Hiba
A little bit of spice (or condiments) never hurts
Spread garlic and herb Philly on one slice and Dijon mustard on the other and a little bit of black pepper on the cheese. – Koss
Some freshly and finely chopped chilli (red or green, doesn’t matter). – David
Chives on the inside with the cheese. – Nic
Paprika. – Thomas
Once toasted a little sprinkle of salt or sprinkle some Worcestershire sauce on the bread before cheese then toast. – Donna
Garlic aioli on one of the inside surfaces. – Renee
Chutney. – Bev
Cranberry sauce goes well with cheese toasties! – Deirdree
Add some basil and oregano! – Crystal
Mayonnaise under the cheese. – David
Choose your own adventure with these extras
Add ham and pineapple too. – Taline
Add ham and tomato. – Mick
A good slice or two of tomato in the middle with a dash of pepper. – Louise
If you want to add tomato, dice it up so it doesn’t come out as a whole slice and drop on your chin! – Katie
Adding some caramelised onion is really yummy. – Cath
Add some baked beans! – Anne
Add leek! – Marley
And some final tips for the finishing touches!
Letting it rest… just long enough so that you don’t burn your mouth on the first bite of glorious molten cheese. – Donna
Getting someone to make it for you! – June
Listen to Dianne and Adam’s recipes for the ultimate cheese toastie in the player above.