Crispy, golden, and irresistibly gooey, this Easy Toastie is the ultimate comfort snack that comes together in just 10 minutes! Made with simple ingredients like melty cheese, buttery bread, and optional add-ins like ham and tomato, this toastie is endlessly customizable to suit any craving. Whether you're using a sandwich press or a frying pan, the result is a warm, cheesy delight with perfectly crisp edges. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Perfectly portioned for one, the Easy Toastie is a satisfying treat thatβs easy to make and impossible to resist.
Preheat your sandwich press or a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly.
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface or directly on the sandwich press/pan.
Layer the cheese evenly on the bread. If using optional ingredients, add ham, tomato slices, a pinch of salt, and black pepper on top of the cheese.
Cover with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
If using a sandwich press, close the lid and cook for 3β5 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. If using a frying pan, cook on one side for 2β3 minutes. Gently flip and cook the other side for another 2β3 minutes.
Remove the toastie from the press/pan and let it cool for 1β2 minutes before slicing in half.
Serve immediately and enjoy your easy toastie!
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1128 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 441 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.