Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with an Irish Cheese Toastie—crispy, golden-brown bread filled with gooey, melted Irish cheddar. Perfect for cozy nights in or as a quick snack, this delightful dish is both simple to prepare and utterly satisfying. Elevate your toastie with optional add-ins like caramelized onions or tomatoes for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of good-quality sourdough or rustic bread
- 8 oz Irish cheddar cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional: 1/2 cup caramelized onions or sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- Slice the bread into thick pieces, about 1 inch each.
- Butter one side of each slice generously.
- Place cheese slices between two pieces of bread, buttered side out. Add optional ingredients if desired.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the sandwich until golden brown on one side (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and repeat until both sides are perfectly toasted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toastie
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Use fresh bread for maximum crunch; stale bread may result in sogginess. - Experiment with different cheeses or add-ins like ham or spicy mustard for a unique twist.