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Cheese on Toast

A classic British snack featuring toasted bread topped with rich, melted sharp Cheddar, mustard, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.

10 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

BritishLunchOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 bread slices
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp English mustard

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the broiler to high and place bread on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Toast 2 bread slices under the broiler for 2 minutes until lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter onto one side of each slice.

  4. 4

    Mix 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 tsp English mustard together in a bowl.

  5. 5

    Spread the cheese mixture over the buttered bread slices.

  6. 6

    Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Questions

Can I make Cheese on Toast dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free lunch collection instead.

Can I make Cheese on Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 bread slices, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cheese on Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cheese on Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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