This Crispy Cheesy Toast is a quick and easy lunch with crunchy oven-baked toast and a golden melted cheese topping full of flavour. It is simple, comforting and perfect for those days when you want something warm and satisfying without much effort.
The cheese is mixed with egg and black pepper, which helps it go further while adding a little extra protein too. Finish with a drizzle of Worcestershire sauce before grilling, and you get that lovely savoury topping with perfectly crisp toast underneath.
Calories in Crispy Cheesy Toast
This recipe serves 1 and is 295 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Whole Wheat Bread: Use a good 100% whole wheat bread for this recipe, as it gives the toast a lovely hearty base and crisps up really well in the oven.
- Cheddar: A small amount of grated cheddar goes a long way once mixed with the beaten egg. Use a good mature/sharp cheddar if you want more flavour. I use a orange cheddar
- Egg: The egg helps bind the cheese together, makes the topping go further and adds a little extra protein to the toast.
- Cooking Oil Spray: A light spray over the bread helps it bake until crisp and golden before adding the cheesy topping.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Just a small splash adds a lovely savoury flavour and works so well with the cheddar.
- Sea Salt: Only a little is needed, as cheddar and Worcestershire sauce already bring saltiness to the recipe.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
- Use a different cheese
Cheddar gives the best classic flavour, but you can swap it for Red Leicester, mozzarella, Gruyère, Monterey Jack or any cheese that melts well. A stronger cheese is great if you want lots of flavour from a smaller amount. - Try a different bread
Whole wheat bread works well, but sourdough, seeded bread, rye bread or a good thick-cut white bread would all be delicious. Just choose something sturdy enough to hold the topping without going soggy. - Add extra protein
Finely chopped ham, cooked bacon, turkey slices, leftover cooked chicken or flaked tuna can all be added to make this more filling. Stir a little into the cheese and egg mixture, or spoon it over the toast before grilling. - Add a little heat
A pinch of chilli flakes, cayenne pepper or a few sliced jalapeños are great if you like a bit of spice with your cheesy toast. - Add extra flavour
Try a little Dijon mustard, chopped spring onion, black pepper or fresh herbs mixed into the cheese topping. You only need a small amount to give it a nice flavour boost.
Side Suggestions
This Crispy Cheesy Toast is great on its own for a quick lunch, but you can easily make it a little more filling with a few simple sides.
A mixed salad is always a good choice, especially with crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and a light dressing. You could also serve it with some chopped raw veggies, a handful of pickles, coleslaw or a small bowl of soup for a cosy lunch.
For something extra filling, add some fruit and yoghurt on the side, or serve with baked beans, roasted tomatoes or air fried mushrooms. It is one of those simple recipes that works well with whatever you already have in the fridge.
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Recipe Card
Cheesy Toast
Deliciously simple Crispy Cheesy Toast, perfect for a quick and easy lunch.
Ingredients
- 60g (2oz) - 2 slices of 100% whole wheat bread
- 30g (1oz) cheddar, grated
- 1 large egg, beaten
- cooking oil spray
- splash of Worcestershire Sauce
- sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c, 400f (gas mark 6)
- Add bread to a baking tray lined with foil, lightly mist over the top with cooking oil spray, and add a little sprinkle of salt.
- Place in the oven and bake until the bread is lightly golden and crisp.
- Add to a bowl the cheddar and egg and whisk to combine.
- Spoon this onto the crispy toast.
- Add a little splash of Worcestershire sauce to the top of each slice topped with the cheese.
- Place under a grill on a medium heat, until the cheese mixture is melted and set.
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1 servingAmount Per Serving Calories 295Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 29mgSodium 502mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 5gSugar 7gProtein 15g
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Vivienne says
This is just how I make it. My version of Welsh rabbet. Add slice of crispy bacon.