Cheese and Onion Toasties

A simple, comforting British snack. Mature cheddar cheese melted onto bread with sweet caramelized onions. Perfect for a quick lunch or afternoon treat.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

1275 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.40/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Lunch•Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

British

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

4slicesWhite Bread(Thick cut is best)

£0.30

150gMature Cheddar Cheese(Grated)

£1.80

1mediumOnion(Thinly sliced)

£0.30

2tbspButter(Divided)

£0.25

1tspOlive Oil

£0.05

1tspWorcestershire Sauce(Optional, adds depth of flavor)

£0.10

Total Cost

£2.80

£1.40 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
2.
Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook gently for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelised. If they start to burn, reduce the heat.
3.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce (if using) during the last minute of cooking.
4.
Spread the remaining butter on one side of each slice of bread.
5.
Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, onto a baking tray.
6.
Divide the caramelised onions evenly between the two slices of bread.
7.
Top with the grated cheddar cheese.
8.
Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the cheese, butter-side up.
9.
Grill or bake in a toaster oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the bread is toasted.
10.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (370g)

1275 kcal / 5335 kJ

Carbs

78g

30% of RDA

Fat

88g

126% of RDA

Protein

54g

108% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

1450 mg

63% of RDA

Saturated Fat

55 g

275% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use a good quality mature cheddar for the best flavor.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of mustard powder to the cheese before grilling.

Keep an eye on the toasties while grilling to prevent burning.

Serve with a side of chutney or pickle for a truly British experience.

Cooking Equipment

Frying pan

Grill or Toaster Oven

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Cheese and Onion Toasties

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