How to Make Cheese Toast

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Cheese. Toast. Two fantastic ingredients, falling in love with each other. Follow these recipes to avoid the pitfalls of rubbery cheese or charred bread and let their love soar to new heights. If you're feeling ambitious, introduce the couple to some friends and melt yourself a pot of Welsh rarebit.

Ingredients

Basic Cheese Toast

  • Bread
  • Butter
  • Good melting cheese (e.g. Cheddar, Gruyere, red Leicester, grated Parmesan)

Welsh Rarebit

  • 4 slices bread
  • 200g (7 oz / ~1¾ cups) aged cheddar, shredded
  • 30g (2 tbsp) butter
  • 15g (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
  • 120 mL (½ cup) beer (porter or stout)
  • 80 mL (¾ cup) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) dry mustard
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
  • pinch of cayenne
  • pinch of paprika
  • pinch of salt
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Fried Cheese Toast

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  1. Try sourdough for a tangy flavor, or an airy bread like ciabatta if you like the cheese oozing through the holes and burning on the pan. Buttering both sides will create a golden crust and a moist interior.
    • If you use unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the pan to add more flavor.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    A quick browning for a minute on each side makes the toast extra rich and delicious. [1] If you prefer to keep the middle of the bread soft, you can skip this entire pre-cook step.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    A spread of mustard or pinch of cayenne adds a kick of heat. A thin slice of ham and you have a croque monsieur . If it sounds good to you, it probably is – although you should stay away from vegetables that get soggy when cooked, such as lettuce or pickles.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Some cheeses melt into gooey goodness, and some cheeses have a strong flavor worthy of the toastie. Choose a cheese that does both, or combine a cheese from each category. [2] Here's the breakdown:
    • Good melting cheeses: cheddar, Red Leicester, Gruyere, grated Parmesan, Fontina, Emmental, Muenster, Gouda
    • Poor melting cheese (pair with one of the above): mozzarella, feta, provolone
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Cook over medium-low heat, so the cheese has time to melt before the bread burns. Once brown and bubbly, transfer to a plate and serve hot. Eat plain or with chutney, brown sauce, or ketchup.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Baked Basic Cheese Toast

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  1. If your toaster oven has a "broil" setting that heats from above, this gives the cheese an extra crisp. In a regular oven, the "broil" setting is worth a try if it's located at the top of your oven, but the high heat can turn the cheese rubbery. [3] Here are your options:
    • Oven (normal bake): Preheat to 250ºC (480ºF).
    • Oven (overhead broil): Do not preheat. Move the oven rack to the lowest position to reduce heat.
    • Toaster oven: Do not preheat. If there's a temperature control, set it to 250ºC (480ºF).
  2. Any white bread will do. Thick slices are another barrier against burning, but pre-sliced grocery store bread works fine.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    This step is essential to make the toast golden brown and slightly moist.
  4. Cook until the butter has melted and the bread is just starting to turn brown. This takes about 2–3 minutes. Remove it from the oven.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Select a strong-tasting cheese, such as sharp cheddar. Use a cheese slicer to make several thin slices. Lay them on the buttered bread, overlapping slightly. Cover every inch of the bread to make delicious bubbling cheese hat, instead of a layer of charcoal. [4]
    • Grated Parmesan works well too.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Return the bread to the oven. Watch it like a hawk until the cheese has completely melted and started to bubble, there also should be brown patches. This takes another 3–5 minutes or so, but even one minute too long can turn it black.
    • This may only take 1–2 minutes if using a powerful broiler.
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Method 3
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Welsh Rarebit

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  1. Butter the bread on one side and place it in a cold oven at its minimum temperature setting. This recipe is quite quick, but you should check on the toast every few minutes just in case. Remove once toasted to your preferred color.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Place the butter in a saucepan and heat until melted.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Pour in the flour and whisk or stir until mixed. Cook this roux mixture for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. It should end up smooth and very slightly golden-brown. [5]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Pour in the beer and whisk until well combined. Whisk in the milk, or heavy cream for an extra-rich version. [6] Stir in dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and paprika.
    • For more color, save the paprika and sprinkle it on the plate after serving.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Add the grated cheese a small handful at a time. Stir each handful until it melts. Reduce the heat if the mixture starts bubbling or frothing. [7]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make Cheese Toast
    Stir in a pinch of salt and taste the result. Add more spices if desired, or melt in more cheese if the flavor is too strong for you.
  7. Let the rarebit cool for a few minutes to reduce the chance of ending up with bits of scrambled egg. [8] Beat in the egg yolk until the mixture is smooth.
  8. Serve each person a slice of toast covered in a generous amount of Welsh rarebit. The mixture will be quite liquid, so provide knives and forks.
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    You can easily do it in a toaster oven or a frying pan. A microwave is another quick and easy option, although your toast won’t be as crisp that way.
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    Yes, this can be a great breakfast. Add some apples or tomatoes and spinach to your toasted treat to add flavor make it a little more nutritionally balanced.
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    Some grilled cheese connoisseurs recommend putting the toaster on its side so the cheese stays on top of the bread instead of slipping off. You can also purchase toaster bags that will hold the bread and cheese inside while you toast it.
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      • To recreate the Sizzler recipe, spread an extra-thick slice of bread with a mix of Parmesan and margarine (or butter). Toast or grill on one side only, until golden brown. To get that spectrum of crisp to chewy, freeze the bread first and cook using cooking spray, not butter or oil. [9]
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      • You can add all kinds of optional ingredients, from mustard to leftover mashed potato.
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      References

      1. ↑ http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/02/best-grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe-variations.html
      2. ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/11527792/Experts-reveal-how-to-make-perfect-cheese-on-toast.html
      3. ↑ http://ovens.reviewed.com/features/basic-guide-to-broilers-and-broiling
      4. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/feb/16/how-to-make-cheese-on-toast
      5. ↑ http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/welsh-rarebit/
      6. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/welsh-rarebit-recipe-1914850
      7. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/oct/27/how-to-cook-perfect-welsh-rarebit
      8. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/oct/27/how-to-cook-perfect-welsh-rarebit
      9. ↑ http://st-eutychus.com/2009/how-to-make-sizzlers-cheese-toast/

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      To make cheese toast, butter the bread of your choice on both sides. You can use slices of regular white bread, or try alternatives like sourdough, ciabatta, or rye to experiment with flavors and textures. Quickly brown both sides of the bread in a hot skillet, then top each piece with grated cheese. Use a good melting cheese like cheddar, Gruyere, or Muenster for best results! Heat the bread in the skillet for 3 minutes until the cheese melts and gets bubbly, then transfer to a plate and enjoy. If you want to learn how to bake cheese toast in an oven, keep reading the article!

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