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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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Cheese on Toast?

The entry for Cheese on Toast calls for 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

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.

Is Cheese on Toast vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated and 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan lunch collection.

Does Cheese on Toast contain fish?

Yes: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Cheese on Toast?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Cheese on Toast within two hours and eat it 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.

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