DISH NAME : CHEESE TOAST

Preparation Time : 12 minutes

Baking Time : 16 minutes

Description

A grilled cheese sandwich is assembled and then heated until the bread crisps and the cheese melts, sometimes combined with an additional ingredient such as tomatoes or onions or capsicum.
Cheddar cheese was earlier produced in a village called Cheddar in Somerset, England, This cheese is the most popular of all cheeses known for its unique flavour which sharpens over time. Cheddar's strength is denoted in terms like mild, medium, strong, tasty, sharp, extra sharp, mature, old, or vintage. The colour of Cheddar varies from creamish to the off-white, and orangeish. Cheddar may vary in colour due to the addition of colouring agents but when it comes to texture, it is crumbly and melts in your mouth. The strongest of Cheddars are called vintage. They are matured upto 15 months ensuring that the flavour is extra-strong and kicks-in a sharp punch.

Note

1) Adding corriander leaves gives an Indian flavour to the toast. Add only if you like the taste.
2) If you want very crisp toasts bake a little longer.
3) vegetarians can substitute egg with 2 tbsp. fresh cream.
4) If you dont want cheese toasts to be too spicy, add kashmiri chilli powder which will give a good color without the heat.

Method

1) Trim the edges of bread slices. Cut diagonally into triangles.
2) Toast bread in a preheated oven at 200 c for 6 minutes.
3) Mix all the other ingredients together. Add salt only if necessary, since cheese has salt. Spread this mix on toasted bread slices evenly.
4) Toast the bread slices again in a preheated oven at 200 C for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Can be served as breakfast or as a tea time snack. Serve hot.