Dusty loves to put his cheese toasties together then get them all golden and delicious by squashing them flat in the frypan. It lets the cheese go one step further in terms of perfection. TRY IT.
We also recommend Grilled Cheese Croutons and Soup (tomato soup pictured here, following the barefoot contessa’s recipe, but your call!):
Remember the classics:
Roast beef and onion toastie: slice that beef thinly if you’re serving me. Maybe try adding a little cream cheese and a pinch of garlic powder?
Tuna Cheese melt: minced red onion, tuna, mayo, whole grain mustard, finely chopped celery and parsley, salt and pepper, good bread and LOADS of cheese
Chicken and Mustard toastie: (dijon works, so does some finely diced celery, onion and herb)
Prawn toastie: (the ones with sesame seeds, obviously, but there are heaps of recipes out there)
Steak and cream cheese toastie: be sure to add mushrooms and garlic!
Apple and cheese toastie: best to grate the apple; try it with a pinch of cinnamon or a little mustard
Sausage and cheese toast: (@food_with_george skins the sausage, mashes it on, adds mustard and a good layer of cheese before grilling)
Use spreads and staple toppings any which way you like but if you have the following on hand, you’re good to go:
pesto, chutney, hummus, guacamole, olive tapanade, chilli jam, passata, mustard, mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, black garlic, kimchi, picalilli
every kind of cheese done every which way (try whipping feta and adding onion)
meatballs, ham, salami, prosciutto, tinned or fresh fish, sausage, lamb kofta, left-over chicken, crispy-fried squid, crab, crayfish (just mind the food safety rules)
capers, pickles, mixed seeds, cannelini beans, tofu, felafel, egg, even potatoes!
…the list goes on!
A few ideas you might not have thought of:
Masala Chickpea bruschetta rounded off with a yogurt sauce (ref Priyanka Naik The Modern Tiffin)
Avocado & Spicy Peanut Chutney Toast (ref Priyanka Naik The Modern Tiffin)
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spiced-halloumi-pineapple-burger-zingy-slaw
ricotta and fresh raspberry (you could whisk in a little sugar if this alone is not enough)
brie and honey toastie
peanut butter, chocolate & banana toasted sandwich
white chocolate and strawberry toasted sandwich (some people start adding marshmallows. Just saying)
NOTE: You can also use the air fryer to make toasties (@taste_team show you how). Modern technology, classic flavour!
A few book titles for people seeking flavour inspiration:
Darren Purchese (2017) Chefs Eat Toasties Too. Hardie Grant Books: Victoria
Priyanka Naik (2021) The Modern Tiffin; on-the-go vegan dishes with a global flair. Tiller Press: NY
Rosie Reynolds (2018) Posh Sandwiches; Over 70 recipes, from Reubens to banh mi. Quadrille Publishing: London.
Junior cooks might like:
Eliza Cross Small Bites; Skewers, sliders, and other party eats
CookNation Gourmet Posh Toasties; Simple & delicious gourmet recipes for your toastie machine, sandwich grill or panini press
CookNation Student Toasties; Toastie heaven for students on a budget