Description
A comforting and delicious Irish Cheese Toastie featuring sharp Irish cheddar melted between thick slices of buttered sourdough bread, pan-cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick, satisfying snack or light meal with optional extras like tomatoes, bacon, or caramelized onions to elevate the flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 4 slices thick sourdough bread
- 8 oz sharp Irish cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Optional Extras
- Sliced tomatoes
- Cooked bacon
- Caramelized onions
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the sourdough bread if not pre-sliced and grate the sharp Irish cheddar cheese to ensure it melts evenly in the sandwich.
- Butter Bread: Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. This buttered side will be the outside of the sandwich to create a crisp, golden crust when cooked.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place a generous layer of grated cheddar cheese between two slices of bread with the buttered sides facing outward. Add any optional extras like sliced tomatoes, cooked bacon, or caramelized onions if desired.
- Preheat Skillet: Warm a skillet over medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning the bread.
- Cook Sandwich: Place the sandwich in the preheated skillet, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool slightly to avoid burns, then slice and enjoy your warm, cheesy Irish toastie.
Notes
- Using thick sourdough bread helps achieve a sturdy, crispy toastie that holds the melted cheese well.
- Softened butter spreads more evenly and prevents tearing the bread.
- For creamier cheese, grate it finely for faster melting.
- Optional extras add flavor and texture but can be omitted for a classic cheese toastie.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the bread while ensuring the cheese melts completely.
